Bethany Joy Lenz is an author — again! Her book The Betrayal of Cora Wexford, out now, is a spooky tale following a woman in 1880s London who paints the dead. The actress’ 2024 memoir, Dinner for Vampires, detailed her time in a cult and continues to resonate with fans now. “I feel so grateful for the chance to tell my story, and I’ve been surprised by how many people send me messages every day still, to tell me about their own similar experiences,” Lenz, 45, exclusively tells Us. “I hope it snowballs and just continues to help people heal.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Another member of the Bush family dynasty, Neil Bush, is throwing his weight behind Texas Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico, saying he voted against a political style he believes has “damaged our country.””I have never posted a political message on Facebook, not wanting to offend friends whose views may be very different than mine. I’m breaking that tradition because I voted early today, and I voted for James Talarico for the United States Senate,” Neil Bush wrote on Facebook Tuesday.”My vote was motivated by two things: deep concern about Ken Paxton’s record…

In 2010, welfare officials in Tokyo tried to visit Sogen Kato, a local man living in the city’s Adachi district, to congratulate him on his 111th birthday. Their records identified him as the oldest man in the city, but his family kept turning them away, saying he didn’t want visitors or had taken a trip somewhere five hours away. When police finally entered the house, they found Kato’s mummified remains lying in bed, dressed in pajamas and covered with a blanket. He’d been dead for at least 30 years, although his family claimed he’d shut himself away to become a living…

Joseph Cullinane as Jack Donohue in My Vaudeville Man! at Riverside Theatre (Photos by Tai Randall) By Linda Gordon Hengerer Based on the real life of vaudeville and Broadway star Jack Donahue, My Vaudeville Man! is for fans of tap dancing, chasing one’s dreams despite long odds, and family relationships, now at Riverside Theatre. I’m a fan of all the above, and my companion and I enjoyed this delightful two-character musical. Jack’s mother, Mud, doesn’t agree with Jack’s dream. He wants to be a vaudeville star, and she wants him to work at their hometown mill. After receiving a contract…

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.…