New Yorkers looking to escape their sad desk lunch without spending an arm and a leg on a pricey salad are in luck this week. Eight celebrity chefs are taking over five Manhattan bodegas, delis and corner stores, serving everything from meatball burritos and butter chicken to Ghanaian peanut stew completely free of charge. The event, dubbed “The Most Legendary Lunch Break,” hosted by Brooklyn-based meal delivery platform CookUnity, will feed New Yorkers from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 17th. New Yorkers looking to fill their stomachs can stop by any of the five locations: Bari Bodega…

Selena Gomez looks forward to getting older. “I don’t feel like it’s a bad thing,” Gomez, 34, told People on Wednesday, September 16. “Getting older has been so fun. I’m not scared at all. I love getting older.” She continued, “Things are going to change and things are going to sag, but you’re alive. I think age is just a number in many ways.” As for what she wants for the rest of her 30s, the Rare Beauty founder said she hopes to “be happy.” “I’m still doing things that I love, and I hope that if I stop loving…

Forget dinner and drinks. As Californians grapple with the punishing cost of going out, the humble Costco run is morphing from a weekly chore into an unlikely form of entertainment — complete with cheap eats, treasure hunting and even the possibility of finding true love. A devoted community has sprung up around the warehouse giant, and Golden Staters are at the forefront of the thrifty trend, according to a new USA Today report — which shows that shoppers aren’t necessarily racing in for 36 rolls of toilet paper and racing back out. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Gas prices have increased in Alberta, but while disruptions around the world have kept costs high this summer, that’s not the cause of the recent spike. When pumps rolled over, the prices jumped by as much as $0.30 in some locations.In Edmonton, some gas stations were seeing a $1.81 cost per litre, while Calgary sat at $1.84.This latest price jump isn’t the first this year, as the ongoing war in Iran and blockage of the Strait of Hormuz are causing costs to soar. The cost for gas has ranged between $1.80 in…

September 17, 2026 — 11:45amSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAAThe former operator of the collapsed Shield Master Fund is suing his builder for $200 million, alleging investor money that was intended for developments was used to buy flashy cars and high-end property.Paul Chiodo’s private company, Chiodo Corporation, has launched action in the Supreme Court of Victoria against City Built and its Ferrari-driving founder Roberto “Robbie” Filippini and members of his immediate family to claw back the money.Paul Chiodo outside the Federal Court last year during compulsory examinations by the…

UPDATE — 9/16/26, 3:45 p.m. ET: Sheryl Lee Ralph is apologizing for comments she made during a live, red carpet interview at the 2026 Emmy Awards. “In the excitement of celebrating our show and the incredible work we have all done together, I said something that did not reflect what I truly feel about our fellow artists and the extraordinary shows in our comedy community,” Ralph, 69, said via her Instagram Story on Tuesday, September 15. “My intention was to celebrate what we’ve built and never to diminish anyone else.” She continued, “But intention doesn’t erase impact, and I understand…

Americans traveling to Cambodia are facing a new warning from the U.S. State Department as officials flag security and safety risks across parts of the country. The department issued a Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution” advisory for Cambodia on Sept. 15, citing crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance. Located in Southeast Asia, Cambodia shares borders with Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. While the country overall remains at Level 2, some areas carry the State Department’s highest Level 4 warning, or “Do Not Travel.” Americans are advised not to travel to areas along the Cambodian-Thai border due to unrest, according to the advisory. The State Department…

The EU is asking countries to offer at least one certified digital wallet by the end of 2026. Before the deadline, EU-funded pilot projects with 350 organisations issued over 1,500 digital credentials and completed more than 8,000 cross-border transactions. The free wallet can hold national IDs, driving licences, diplomas, health insurance, and bank details. It uses three safeguards: selective disclosure, unlikability, and issuer-blindness. Using the wallet is optional, and paper documents are still valid. The rollout is uneven across countries. Italy leads with almost 8 million monthly users. Germany plans to launch in January 2027, while the Netherlands postponed its…

After further escalating his trade war Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump said if Canada becomes the first associate member of the European Union it could be a “hostile act.” Speaking to reporters in North Carolina, the president said if it’s done with “bad intentions” he will “put very heavy tariffs on Europe.”Trump also called Canada a “terrible trade partner” after earlier Wednesday signing a memorandum directing federal agencies overseeing government procurement in the United States to remove all products of Canadian origin.“President Trump is taking action to hold Canada accountable for its continued unreasonable and discriminatory treatment of U.S. goods, which…

A speaking event at a Victorian pub featuring former West Coast Eagle Ben Cousins has been cancelled at the last minute following outcry over Cousins’ history of domestic violence convictions.Cousins was due to speak at the George Hotel in the regional town of Ballarat on Wednesday night. However, a statement released by the venue that day said it had heard the “anger, disappointment, and hurt expressed” over the former footballer’s planned appearance.A further statement confirmed the event had been cancelled “in response to concerns raised by members of our community, and in response to information that was previously not known”.“Cancelling…

Teen Mom alum Jenelle Evans is speaking out after a recent 911 call she placed regarding ex David Eason surfaced online. “I would like to say that the officers did not help me at all that day,” Evans, 34, exclusively claimed to Us on Wednesday, September 16. “I did have a copy of the no-contact order and did provide it to the police because it’s always saved by email on my phone. A detective called me and even came to my house the next day to get statements about what happened that day, but they didn’t end up pressing charges.”…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) is revoking the Trinidad Police Department’s authority to appoint or continue employing licensed officers effective Friday, following months of controversy surrounding the small Texas city’s police force.In a Sept. 9 letter to Mayor Dennis Haws, TCOLE said the department “failed to meet minimum standards” and “was unable to provide evidence that the agency provides public benefit to the community.”Regulators also cited deficiencies involving basic resources, including bullet-resistant vests and secure evidence storage, and said the department lacked 18 required policies covering areas such as use…

A neglectful West Virginia wife is accused of leaving her frail, ailing husband on the toilet for 19 hours, which ultimately led to his death about a week later, according to cops and reports. Margaret Rog, 75, was arrested Tuesday after she left her 76-year-old husband on the can overnight, resulting in serious health conditions that contributed to his death, the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office said, WDTV reported. After her husband went to the bathroom around 3 p.m. on Aug. 20, Rog was unable to help him off the toilet. Instead of calling for help, she left him unattended and…

America’s housing nightmare has a new epicenter – Los Angeles. The City of Angels was ranked dead last among America’s 100 largest metropolitan areas for home affordability and homebuilding, earning an embarrassing “F” on Realtor.com’s national housing report card. The numbers behind the failing grade are brutal. The typical Los Angeles-area home is listed for $1,129,415, while the median household earns just $91,380 a year. For a median earner trying to buy that typical home with a 10% down payment and a 6.5% 30-year mortgage, the monthly payment would consume a staggering 84.4% of their income, the research found. That’s…

Published on 16/09/2026 – 9:41 GMT+2 The EU will support industry efforts to slow the development of more disruptive AI technologies and will collaborate with partners such as Canada and the UK on AI safety, the Commission chief said on Wednesday. In her annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed AI’s potential to benefit humanity, provided its risks and opportunities are properly balanced. She singled out the growing risks posed by so-called frontier AI models, those pushing the boundaries of the technology. “As the frontier models become more capable,…