Where there’s no smoke, there’s fire? Drivers have been racking their brains after finding mysterious burn marks in their cars despite the fact that they don’t smoke cigarettes. These burning questions came to light via an Instagram video catching fire online. “This person says they stayed at a hotel at the beach and the next morning that mark was there on their visor,” said content creator and humorist Jason K Pargin in the clip. He pointed to a screenshot of the Reddit post in question, which shows a scorch streak traversing the sunshade as if someone sliced across it with…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! The right footwear is key to staying comfortable during hot, sunny days. You want something breathable and supportive that is still stylish, and Birkenstock sandals check all of those boxes. Jessica Alba proves that the popular sandals can be worn anywhere (and stars like Taylor Swift seem to agree). The best part? This is a celeb-loved style that’s affordable enough to snag for yourself. Alba was spotted wearing her Birkenstock Arizona Birko-Flor Slides while getting some quality beach time in…

Walmart is pouring fresh cash into California. The Arkansas mega-chain has set dozen of stores in the Golden State up for major facelifts that promise new food options, expanded product lines and faster shopping perks. The retail giant announced plans to remodel 56 locations statewide in 2026, part of a broader push to modernize stores with updated layouts, upgraded technology and expanded online ordering features. Customers can expect a refreshed shopping experience featuring healthier grocery options, trendy affordable brands and improved pickup and delivery services, with some items available for delivery in as little as an hour. The company said…

Brandon “Bug” Hall, the actor best known for playing Alfalfa in the 1994 film The Little Rascals, was arrested in Ohio after failing to appear in court, according to multiple reports. Hall, 41, missed a December 31, 2024, court date tied to an October 29, 2024, traffic citation for driving without liability insurance. He was charged with failure to appear. TMZ was first to report the news on April 13. Hall is no longer in custody, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, per People. Bug Hall Was Previously Arrested in 2020 The Ohio arrest comes six years after Hall’s…

Two cousins have been allegedly caught in a massive $8.5 million scheme to scam customers out of vacation rentals and cash, using double-booking and bait-and-switch to target customers. Shray Goel, 36, and Shaunik Raheja, 37, allegedly operated their rental fraud scheme from 2013–2019, using fake identities to defraud predominantly black people. The pair was caught and charged following a federal investigation that led to their guilty pleas this year, the Los Angeles Times reported. According to the federal investigation, the men admitted to listing the same properties on multiple platforms, including Airbnb and Vrbo, only to cancel on guests at…

April 17, 2026 — 11:30amSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.Save this article for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime.Got itAAAAt the picturesque Laos town of Vang Vieng, local booze and foreign lives are cheap, which is why no one talks about the death of six tourists, poisoned by toxic backyard alcohol at a popular backpacker hotel.At Nana Backpackers, business was booming post-COVID in 2024, and filled with young visitors, attracted by the cheap rates, clean rooms, outdoor pool and free nightly drinks.Nana Backpackers…

Erin Andrews has never shied away from sharing the difficult realities of her fertility journey — and at 47, she’s still fighting to grow her family. During the April 14, 2026, episode of her “Calm Down With Erin and Charissa” podcast, Andrews shared an update on her latest attempt at IVF. “I decided to inject HGH [Human Growth Hormone], Gonal-f [follitropin alfa], and Clomid [clomiphene] and try to do another IVF round, but whatever,” she said. “Well, it didn’t work. Here’s my whole thing. I am crazy and I am with a doctor that said, ‘Listen, we’ll call it when…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A former fifth grade teacher in Louisiana was arrested on multiple charges, including those involving her minor students.Marisa Noel, 31, faces a total of 25 charges, according to the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office, including 10 counts of indecent behavior with juveniles, one count of first-degree rape, two counts related to child sexual abuse material, one count of unlawful communications and three counts of computer-aided solicitation of a minor.Noel allegedly abused her position of trust with students. Authorities outlined a wide range of charges involving multiple alleged victims.According to a Facebook post…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Chinese government is increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled church while tightening surveillance and restrictions on an estimated 12 million Catholics, according to a Human Rights Watch report.The group said in its report that the increased pressure is part of a decade-old campaign to ensure religious groups align with Communist Party ideology.The Associated Press reported that the Chinese government has rejected the claim, saying Human Rights Watch is “consistently biased against China.”China’s Catholics have long been split between a state-run church and an underground church loyal to…

A teen was gunned down in a suspected gang-related shooting Thursday evening at a Queens park he often played basketball in — while the shooter remains on the lam, according to authorities and sources. Cops discovered the 15-year-old boy lying with a gunshot wound to his torso near Nautilus Playground in Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans just before 6:20 p.m. after responding to a 911 call, according to the NYPD and law enforcement sources. The teen, who has yet to be identified, was rushed to Jamaica Hospital where he died, cops said. The victim appeared to be the intended…

Roughing it just got a serious upgrade. Luxury outdoor hospitality brand Under Canvas has opened a new glamping retreat near Yosemite National Park, offering travelers a chance to experience the great outdoors without giving up modern comforts — at a price that can climb as high as $650 per night. The newly launched Under Canvas Yosemite sits on roughly 85 acres in Groveland, just minutes from the park’s Big Oak Flat entrance, positioning guests within easy reach of one of the most popular national parks in the United States. Instead of pitching a tent or booking a traditional lodge, visitors can…

The oil crisis triggered by the war in Iran has threatened flight disruption this summer, with many holidaygoers now considering train travel instead — or even a mix of both. But is it worth it? Europe in Motion looked at price differences on some of the continent’s routes. Specifically, we looked at direct trains with the lowest price and with a reasonable journey length — meaning that the time difference between the cheapest and most expensive option doesn’t exceed one hour per trip. Additionally, the departure time must allow passengers to reach the station from the city without using a…

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says his side “certainly won’t be the source of any delay” in resolving negotiations on the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on free trade (CUSMA) that are expected to culminate this summer. Speaking to Global News after appearing at the House of Commons standing committee on international trade Thursday, LeBlanc acknowledged public comments made earlier this month by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer — who said it was unlikely that “all issues” surrounding the trade pact will be resolved by July 1 — were also made to him privately.That’s not a “drop-dead date” for a deal to be…

April 17, 2026 — 10:00amSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.Save this article for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime.Got itAAAColumn 8 first appeared in the Herald on the eighth column of page one on January 11, 1947. It began: “VALUES. Don Bradman, Test cricketer, can’t remember the number of autographs he’s signed – must run into many Thousands.” Marcus Oliphant, atom expert, can. He’s never been asked for one.Granny is the name given to Column 8’s author. His or her real identity has…

A bomb threat occurred at the Illinois home of Pope Leo XIV’s brother this week, police confirmed. According to the New Lenox Police Department, authorities responded to a private residence on Wednesday, April 15, at 6:29 p.m. “Upon receiving the report, officers were immediately dispatched to the scene and established a secure perimeter to ensure the safety of nearby residents. Out of an abundance of caution, surrounding homes were notified and asked to evacuate,” police said in a statement shared via Facebook on Wednesday. “Specialized units, including the Will County Sheriff’s Office explosive detection K9 were requested to assist in…