Some familiar names to the Supreme Court in a death row case over racial bias in jury makeup

WASHINGTON — Certain names will be familiar to the Supreme Court in the latest case involving a Black death row inmate from Mississippi, with arguments set for Tuesday. Doug Evans, a now-retired prosecutor with a history of dismissing Black jurors for discriminatory reasons, knocked all but one Black person off the jury that tried and … Read more

Inside the glitzy reinvention of

The Broadway classic “Cats” is getting a bold new twist. Mo Rocca pulls back the curtain on “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical through the lens of New York City’s underground ballroom scene — blending voguing, competition and high-energy choreography. Source link

Meet the masked artist who conjured a concrete jungle of 20,000 orchids

This year’s Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden features a “concrete jungle” of nearly 20,000 orchids created by Instagram star Mr. Flower Fantastic. Anthony Mason takes us inside the immersive exhibit to meet the masked artist bringing iconic New York touches to his breathtaking floral arrangements. Source link

DHS shutdown putting Americans at risk as World Cup security prep ‘significantly behind’: Sen Fetterman

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Amid a funding standoff that went into overtime on Friday, Sen. John Fetterman is stressing the need for lawmakers to end travel delays and support the country’s weakened airport security as he warns that security preparations are “significantly behind” for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. “I … Read more

African nation calls for Ilhan Omar to be extradited after Vance’s fraud claim

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An African nation is calling for Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., to be extradited after Vice President JD Vance claimed during an interview that the lawmaker committed immigration fraud. The Republic of Somaliland, a partially recognized state in the Horn of Africa, reacted in a post on X … Read more

DHS funding lapse becomes longest government shutdown

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing DHS funding lapse becomes longest government shutdown 00:18 UP NEXT Zelenskyy describes Russian intelligence sharing with Iran 01:19 Sky turns bright red in Western Australia ahead of Tropical Cyclone Narelle 00:11 Search on for missing diaper-clad kangaroo in … Read more

‘Mentally active’ sitting may reduce dementia risk, study finds

Sitting for hours on a regular basis can be bad for your body and brain. A new study suggests that keeping your brain engaged helps counteract some of the harms of sedentary behavior. Engagement means activities such as knitting or solving a puzzle, instead of mindlessly scrolling or passively watching a screen. Scientists at the … Read more

American-born Israeli soldier killed in combat in Lebanon

An American-born Israeli soldier was killed in combat in southern Lebanon, Israeli officials said Sunday.   Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, 22, was born in New Haven, Connecticut, according to a post from the Israel Defense Forces. He was posthumously promoted from corporal to sergeant, the military said.  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that … Read more

North Korea tests missile that it claims can target U.S. mainland

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for weapons capable of reaching the U.S. mainland, and called it a significant development boosting his country’s strategic military arsenal, state media reported Sunday. While the test was in line with Kim’s stated goal of acquiring more agile, hard-to-detect missiles targeting … Read more

Taylor Frankie Paul video reignites fevered online discourse around domestic violence

When a 45-second video of reality star Taylor Frankie Paul hurling metal barstools at her ex-boyfriend during a 2023 altercation surfaced just days before her season of “The Bachelorette” was set to premier on ABC, the fallout was swift. ABC said it wouldn’t air the show. Some cast members from both “The Secret Lives of … Read more