The reviews for Moana have washed ashore. Disney’s new live-action version of the animated film doesn’t officially hit theaters until Friday, but critics are sharing their thoughts about the movie musical, which is helmed by Hamilton’s Thomas Kail and features songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Find out if the movie sinks or swims in our roundup below. Moana follows the title character, played by Catherine Lagaʻaia, as she answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson, reprising his role from the animated films) on…

Published on 08/07/2026 – 14:34 GMT+2 Norwegian police said on Wednesday that 28 men across seven countries had been arrested in an operation targeting buyers of material depicting sexual abuse of children. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Norway’s National Criminal Investigation Service (Kripos) said the men had used the cryptocurrency Monero to pay for access to several forums on the dark web. “We have worked closely with six countries to coordinate the arrests of the identified users who paid with cryptocurrency to gain access to the forums,” police prosecutor Terje Nedrebo Michelsen said in a statement. The operation had been carried out in…

The Valley’s Jesse Lally won’t stop ex-wife Michelle Saniei from pursuing a relationship with Dr. Dre. “We are now officially divorced. She can do whatever she wants,” Jesse, 46, exclusively shared with Us Weekly on Wednesday, July 8. “As long as she remembers to keep our daughter safe and happy because the fallout from the Aaron [Nosler] breakup when they had moved in together was pretty chaotic for my daughter.” Long before being photographed with Dre (real name Andre Romell Young), Michelle — who shares 6-year-old daughter Isabella with Jesse — dated Aaron, 39. They broke up in July 2025…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A popular 22-year-old social media influencer and model was killed in a weekend car crash that also claimed the life of another passenger, authorities said.Officials identified one of the victims as Ayzia J. Toledo, a Philadelphia-area resident known for her modeling work and lifestyle content under the handle “AYZIA J.”Toledo was driving a BMW with two other passengers late Sunday night when she lost control of the vehicle on a New Jersey freeway, police told Fox News Digital on Monday.The vehicle veered off the roadway, overturned and crashed into a tree in…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Maine state Rep. Valli Geiger, a Rockland Democrat, former nurse and former mayor, is drawing sudden national attention after saying embattled Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner encouraged her to consider taking his place on the ballot in the Maine Senate race if he withdraws.Geiger has not been named the replacement nominee, and Platner has not formally dropped out. However, her name entered the Maine Senate scramble after she told local outlet WMTW that Platner called her Monday night, praised her as a “fighter” and asked whether he could put her name forward.…

The first Freedom Fuel gas station has opened in Philadelphia as part of a broader initiative to offer drivers discounted gasoline, the White House announced. Motorists at the station can purchase gas for $3.47 per gallon, about 50 cents below Pennsylvania’s statewide average.”The FIRST Freedom Fuel Network gas station has LANDED in Philadelphia, lowering the price at the pump to $3.47 for our 47th President,” the White House said in a post on X.  “President Trump is leading the charge to lower gas prices this summer — putting more money in your pocket.” TRUMP PROMISES PHILADELPHIA GAS DISCOUNTS AHEAD OF…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Remember the coronation that never quite happened?A few years ago, Kylian Mbappé was the consensus heir. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo would eventually ride off, and the kid from Bondy — a World Cup winner as a teenager, the first teenager to score in a final since Pelé — would inherit the throne. In 2022, he nearly took it by force: a Golden Boot, a hat trick in the final, one of the great individual World Cups ever played. Argentina lifted the trophy anyway, and the narrative moved on without him.Four years…

California pot smokers could soon visit their favorite cannabis lounge, order cannabis-laced food and catch some weed-friendly entertainment after the city of San Francisco moved one step closer to making it legal. Members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 7–4 on Tuesday in the first step to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in the city. San Francisco currently allows for pot smoking in certain pot dispensaries. If the measure passes, pot shops would also be able to sell food and nonalcoholic drinks while offering live entertainment. Members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 7–4 in the first step…

Thursday, July 9, 2026 2:00AMLOS ANGELES () — Two baby raccoons briefly stole the spotlight from Shohei Ohtani before the Dodgers’ game against the Colorado Rockies Tuesday night.Video of the two raccoons went viral on social media after they were spotted walking and bumping their heads below the outfield wall padding.The game announcers said personnel went to safely retrieve the raccoons.The animals’ appearance came during a milestone night for Ohtani, who hit his 300th career home run during the game.Despite Ohtani’s achievement, the Dodgers lost 4-3 to the Rockies.The raccoons’ unexpected visit provided a memorable moment for fans, even as…

On Tuesday, July 7, Project Healthy Minds, the official Hero Impact Partner of the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Proof, hosted a special post-show conversation at Booth Theatre featuring Emmy winner Ayo Edebiri, Golden Globe winner Don Cheadle, Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren, Grammy Award nominee Jin Ha, and Project Healthy Minds CEO and founder Phillip Schermer. Check out photos of the discussion below. Moderated by Chris Murphy of Vanity Fair, the discussion explored the production’s themes of grief, inheritance, genius, and mental illness, while highlighting the importance of accessible mental health care and authentic conversations around…

Published on 08/07/2026 – 14:45 GMT+2•Updated 14:53 The European Union is discussing a narrower version of its proposal to ban the issuing of visas to Russian soldiers and military veterans after pushback from France and Italy, limiting the measure to short-stay visas and to those who directly took part in the fighting in Ukraine. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The ban will form part of the EU’s 21st package of sanctions against Russia over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. EU ambassadors are due to discuss the package on Wednesday, with the aim of adopting it by mid-July to avoid an automatic revision of…

Mackenzie Shirilla shared a new photo featuring her eyebrow slit in a snapshot taken inside of prison as her support team shared a new update amid her attempts to appeal. Shirilla’s team took to her Instagram account on Monday, July 6, to share a selfie that she took behind bars. Shirilla, 21, donned a serious expression as she looked at the camera. She wore her hair straight with styled baby hair, filled-in arched brows with one featuring a slit, rosy cheeks and overlined full lips with a nude gloss. Additionally, Shirilla wore a navy long sleeve top and tiny hoop…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Connecticut man is accused of sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter, who was found dead in her home with a lethal dose of diphenhydramine — the active ingredient in Benadryl — in her system, according to authorities.Anthony Federline, 39, was charged in April with first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor after the death of Eve Rogers, according to the Enfield Police Department.Authorities are now looking to search Federline’s Facebook and Snapchat accounts, the family’s CVS Caremark account and two Amazon accounts as part of a probe into the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The efforts of Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, to move past his indictment and subsequent pardon by President Donald Trump are clashing with his brother’s legal troubles.Martin Cuellar, sheriff of Webb County, Texas, faces a court hearing Thursday over accusations of having misappropriated county funds. The case, coupled with the closeness of the Cuellar family, is complicating Henry Cuellar’s political outlook as he wages a campaign to continue his congressional career in one of the country’s most competitive districts.It’s been over half a year since Trump pardoned Cuellar from an indictment on charges…

The clearest and most straightforward condition in the performance-based deal with Iran was a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with no tolls. Freedom of navigation is a long-standing international principle. So the Iranians have been firing on ships and firing on Gulf states. And firing on American military bases. Thereby violating the so-called ceasefire and violating the so-called memorandum of understanding. So President Trump’s patience has run out.Earlier today, a reporter asked the president: “On Iran, is the ceasefire over? Is the ceasefire done? Is the MOU dead?” Mr. Trump replied: “It’s a very interesting question. To me, I…