DEAR ABBY: I have two best friends going back to third grade (we’re in our 30s now) and one older sister. I’m the last in my friend group to get married. My fiancé and I are eloping this summer. We already own a house and need nothing, so I told…

An abandoned Southern California mall is getting a dramatic revival, with a massive new retail and dining complex set to transform east Bakersfield. The 350,000-square-foot City Lights development will feature major retailers and restaurants, including In-N-Out, Chick-fil-A, Ulta, Boot Barn, Hobby Lobby, Marshalls and Five Below, with a spring 2027…

Aunt Flo has arrived — and this time, she’s bringing a beverage cart. Period-friendly drinks have flooded the wellness world, with brands promising their specially formulated concoctions can help take the edge off that time of the month.  The Cycle, for instance, sells two canned drinks it markets as supporting…

In the wake of record crowds flocking to top European destinations, many sites are implementing fees and visitor limits. Among the countries leading in the use of cash and caps for crowd control is Italy. In Sardinia, several swaths of sand require booking and a small fee. La Pelosa, one…

Neurologists are warning that popular weight-loss medications could have severe negative effects on neurodegenerative conditions like ALS. Jinsy Andrews, MD, a neurologist and director of NYU Langone’s ALS Center, says the very mechanism that makes these drugs popular — rapid weight loss — can go against the biological needs of patients with neuromuscular…

“The Odyssey”, Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, has hit the big screen. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Matt Damon stars as the legendary Greek hero Odysseus, alongside the likes of Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya and Charlize Theron in a cast that’s almost as epic as the…

Test your news knowledge with this week’s Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing and a raging Yellostone National Park bison. Looking for another challenge?Graham Platner’s Senate campaign decision and a restaurant etiquette question are featured in last week’s News Quiz. Test your knowledge…

Published on 17/07/2026 – 10:09 GMT+2 Make no mistake, Europe’s islands are great if you just want a fly and flop holiday where all you do is lounge by the pool and catch up on some much-needed R&R. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT But if you’re keen on being a little more active…

DEAR ABBY: My husband has a twin brother and a younger brother. After I met his family, it became clear that his parents openly favor his twin, “Kaden.” Based on childhood stories my husband and other family members told me, his parents have spent most of their time, energy and…

A California ice cream shop is freezing some assets — by placing bets on freezing weather. 28wishes, a bougie independent ice cream parlor in downtown Los Angeles, has been gaining cash on Kalshi, the online “prediction market” app that lets users gamble on everything from political races to Met Gala…