A Texas woman who just turned 105 attributes her long life to “the good Lord.”  While Blynda Vidock’s faith may have played an important role in her longevity, the Baytown resident has also followed many of the habits that experts say can contribute to a longer, healthier life. “The good Lord put me here for so many years, and it’s His life through me,” she told FOX 26 Houston at her recent birthday celebration. “But I’ve always been very athletic, played tennis, swam all my life and ate good food.” Vidock joked that she preaches to her children, grandchildren and “great-grands” to eat…

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump paid tribute Tuesday to the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the first responders who answered the call during a ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House.The event, attended by roughly 1,500 people, featured members of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.Speakers and attendees noted similarities between Tuesday’s weather and that on Sept. 11, 2001, with clear skies overhead during the ceremony.Trump used the ceremony to honor those killed in the attacks and reflect on their lasting impact.”All of these years later we gather on another Tuesday morning in September to reaffirm the…

Published on 08/09/2026 – 13:31 GMT+2•Updated 13:59 The Hungarian government has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country over activities described as “unacceptable for diplomats”. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The government has not provided further details, but according to press and intelligence reports, Hungary has become a hub for Russian intelligence activities. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the Russian ambassador in Budapest that, according to our assessment, 10 employees of the Russian mission engaged in activities in Hungary that are unacceptable for diplomats under the Vienna Convention,” Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán said in a social media post, adding that…

Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! We don’t know about you, but the end of summer means one thing: it’s spooky season. Halloween is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking up costume ideas, break out the scary Halloween decor, and, of course, give your home a makeover worthy of a haunted house. If your decorations need an upgrade, you’re in luck — Mud Pie just released its new Halloween collection — and it’s scary cute. Each item is thoughtfully designed with…

The American Theatre Wing has revealed the lineup for their 2026 Fall Gala Celebration, which will be held on the evening of Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM, at The Ziegfeld Ballroom. Academy Award Winner and three-time Tony Awards Host Ariana DeBose (Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story), Tony Award Winner Caissie Levy (Ragtime), Broadway powerhouse Jessica Vosk (Beaches, Wicked), stage & screen favorite Jordan Fisher (Little Shop of Horrors, Moulin Rouge), Tony Award Nominee Christiani Pitts (Two Strangers Carry A Cake Across New York), Tony Award Nominee Sam Tutty (Two Strangers Carry A Cake Across New York), Tony Award…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A flight attendant aboard a United Airlines flight sprang into action when an exhausted mother dozed off and her baby began slipping from her lap — catching the child before offering to hold the baby so the weary mom could get some much-needed rest.Passenger John Frehse shared the touching encounter on Instagram, praising flight attendant Monique Harris for her quick response aboard United flight 3486 from Newark, New Jersey, to Grand Rapids, Michigan.”United should be very proud,” Frehse wrote, adding that the new mother had fallen asleep when her baby was “about…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A coalition of 9/11 family members, first responders, and elected officials gathered on the steps of City Hall on Tuesday to deliver a message to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani: stay away from this year’s Sept. 11 memorial service.”This mayor is not serving us,” said Charles Wolf, who lost his wife on 9/11. “He’s serving himself. We are asking respectfully that he not show up, even though there is going to be other politicians there. These are the politicians that helped us push beneficial laws through and literally held our hand…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hungary has demanded that 10 individuals with the Russian mission depart the country.Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Orban — who is not related to Hungary’s former Prime Minister Viktor Orban — noted in a post on X that the 10 people had participated in actions that were “unacceptable” according to the Vienna Convention.”Acting on my instructions, on Tuesday the relevant official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the Russian ambassador to Hungary that, according to the assessment of the Hungarian authorities, 10 members of the Russian mission…

West coast — not best coast. Pricey, high-tax California was shut out of the running in a new report that selected the 50 best towns in the country for retirement-age Americans. According to the number crunchers at MoneyLion, not one municipality with a population between 1,000 and 10,000 in the Golden State deserved consideration — with most of the slots snapped up by cheaper East Coast spots. Affordable, lower-tax towns on the East Coast, like Camp Hill, Pa., tended to dominate a new list of desirable retirement destinations — which shut out California entirely. Facebook/@DowntownCampHill The list of criteria in order to…

Goldman Sachs is warning that heightened attacks in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea could push global oil prices above $120 a barrel, which would add to the surging fuel costs Americans have faced during the Iran war.The investment bank’s forecast implies a roughly 20% increase in the cost of Brent crude, the international benchmark, which is trading at nearly $100 a barrel. Oil prices have spiked in recent weeks as the Middle East conflict drags on, with U.S. military forces striking three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday and the Houthi rebels attacking Saudi oil facilities.On Tuesday, the price of Brent briefly…

Published on 08/09/2026 – 18:36 GMT+2•Updated 18:55 Ceuta’s president, Juan Jesús Vivas, has accused Morocco of a “policy of harassment” towards the city and urged the EU to take a tougher stance and fund border security after some 80,000 migrants entered the exclave on 30 July, distancing himself from Spain’s cooperative approach to Rabat. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Vivas met three EU commissioners and several lawmakers in Brussels on Tuesday, urging help to return irregular migrants and restore normality in the exclave, where thousands of third-country nationals, including unaccompanied minors, remain. “Ceuta is on the brink of collapse,” he said. The Ceuta…

We TV is the latest network to invest in age gaps with its new show, Age Inappropriate, but what is the age difference between each couple? The show, which premiered in August 2026, follows five couples who are described as having “shocking age gaps.” According to the official synopsis, each pair will “bravely step into the spotlight as they navigate love, clashing life stages and the scrutiny of everyone around them; is age truly just a number, or will their generational divides prove too large to bridge?” Season 1 introduced a wide range of duos, whose age gaps ranged from…

Bowen Yang sat down with GOOD MORNING AMERICA to play a game of “What Would Mary Do?” ahead of his Broadway debut in Oh, Mary! Yang, who is set to play Mary Todd Lincoln starting next week, was asked to weigh in on how the character might have reacted to a handful of key moments in American history. Watch the video as the Saturday Night Live alum speculates how the character would tackle the Louisiana Purchase, the Boston Tea Party, and the designing of the American flag. Yang will join the company of the hit Broadway comedy on Tuesday, September…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The head of the Smithsonian Institution announced his retirement Tuesday, stepping down amid an escalating clash with the Trump administration over the leadership and direction of the nation’s museums.Lonnie Bunch III, who has led the Smithsonian since 2019 and was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, said he will leave the post by the end of the year.”It is with very mixed emotions and heartfelt gratitude that I announce my retirement from the Smithsonian,” Bunch said in a press release. “I have spent nearly half…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck Saudi Arabia with dozens of ballistic missiles and drones Tuesday, hitting multiple energy targets, including the facilities of the world’s largest oil company.The attacks on Aramco, the state-owned national oil company of Saudi Arabia that produces 10 million barrels of oil per day, threaten to tighten pressure on a second critical oil route as the Middle East war continues to restrict shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Aramco notably supplies roughly 10% of the world’s total oil demand. And attacks on its facilities raise the risk of higher oil,…