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Pearl, Boogie Woogie, Mad Scientist and Coral, all nicknames for the costumes the celebrities don for their performances, duked it out in one final showdown − the winner nabbing the Golden Mask trophy and being forced to reveal themselves.Pearl ultimately reigned triumphant, impressing judges with a rendition of "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree."

'The Masked Singer' winner revealed: See who was under Pearl's costume

An annual theater festival dedicated to showcasing the work of playwrights from countries that criminalize or censor the LGBTQ community has turned to online fundraising after the National Endowment for the Arts revoked the New York festival’s grant.In December, the independent federal agency awarded a $20,000 grant to the National Queer Theater, a nonprofit theater company based in Brooklyn, for its 2025 Criminal Queerness Festival.

Federal agency axes LGBTQ festival’s funding, says it 'does not align' with Trump's priorities

From Apple Inc. to General Motors Co., corporate America is bracing for tens of billions of dollars in damages from Trump’s trade war, and that’s before most affected goods have landed.(Bloomberg/Sarah Frier and Chester Dawson) — From Apple Inc. to General Motors Co., corporate America is bracing for tens of billions of dollars in damages from Trump’s trade war — and that’s before most affected goods have landed.

From Apple to GM, tariffs to cost companies tens of billions

Owner facing charges after kangaroo hops around Florida townKangaroo hops down buzzing Florida street after wild escapeA young, male kangaroo escaped from his private owner's enclosure on Monday and hopped around town in Saint Cloud, Florida. (Fox 35 Orlando)An unruly kangaroo that escaped from a private owner's enclosure in Saint Cloud, Florida, on Monday was safely captured and taken to a local wildlife reserve.

Young kangaroo hops around Florida town after brazen escape, owner charged

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose moderately Thursday after a lackluster finish on Wall Street, with most shares ticking higher after the Federal Reserve left its main interest rate unchanged, as was widely expected.Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 edged up 0.2% in morning trading to 36,863.15.

Asian shares trade higher after Wall Street climbs moderately as Fed holds rates steady

Michelle Obama revealed she is in therapy after she and her husband, Barack Obama, shut down divorce rumors.The former first lady explained on Jay Shetty’s “On Purpose” podcast that she decided to seek professional help while adjusting to her next chapter.“At this phase of my life, I’m in therapy right now because I’m transitioning, you know?” she said in the April 28 episode.

Michelle Obama reveals she’s in therapy after shutting down Barack divorce rumors: ‘I’m transitioning’

VATICAN CITY — There may have been no women allowed inside College of Cardinalsas they voted to elect Robert Prevost Pope Leo XIV, but there were plenty of female worshippers outside waiting for the result.Among the regular pilgrims, tourists and assorted onlookers, were groups of nuns.

In photos: Nuns from across the world gather on Vatican streets to witness history

Taylor Swift's former Cape Cod home is on sale for $14.5 million.Jack Vatcher Photography

Look inside Taylor Swift's former Cape Cod residence

Think you’ve heard more than enough of Shedeur Sanders? Sorry, friend. We’re all just getting started here.Sanders, the brand-new fifth-round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns, is the latest product of the 21st-century fame machine, a figure (for now) famous for being famous.

New $100M Shedeur Sanders lawsuit is a sign of the chaos to come

The father-of-eight shares two children with his current wife Penny LancasterSir Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster's son Alastair, 19, is set for a major course change in his life.Speaking to the Daily Mail at the premiere of David Attenborough's new documentary, Ocean, Alastair revealed that he is intending to make a significant shift in his career direction.

Rod Stewart's son Alastair, 19, undergoes big life change amid 'transitional' period

A group of investors sued UnitedHealthcare Group on Wednesday, accusing the company of misleading them after the killing of its CEO, Brian Thompson.The class action lawsuit — filed in the Southern District of New York — accuses the health insurance company of not initially adjusting their 2025 net earning outlook to factor in how Thompson's killing would affect their operations.

UnitedHealthcare sued by shareholders over reaction to CEO's killing

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been announced as the new pope. Learn all about him and his political views here.The world has welcomed its new pope: Robert Francis Prevost. On May 8, 2025, white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a new pope had been chosen following the passing of Pope Francis.

Robert Prevost’s Political Views: Everything We Know So Far

Sean "P. Diddy" Combs saw a potentially familiar face be called in as a prospective juror. After all, they've spent a lot of time near reach other recently while he was behind bars.Sean "P. Diddy" Combs first week of trial proceedings is expected to come to a close as jury selection was scheduled to wrap.

P Diddy courtroom erupts in laughter as potential juror dishes on obvious conflict of interest

This prank was criminally bad.A South Carolina man allegedly hid in his ex-girlfriend’s shower and then emerged with a knife when she got home early Sunday in an alarming attempt to “prank” her and “lighten the mood,” he said, according to authorities.

SC man hid in ex-girlfriend’s shower and put knife to her head in alarming ‘prank’ to ‘lighten the mood’: police

The Trump administration is placing sanctions on a Chinese oil refinery and three port terminal operators for their roles in purchasing or facilitating the delivery of hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian oil, the U.S Treasury and State Departments announced on Thursday.Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group, in the Shandong Province of China, is among small, independent (“teapot”) oil refineries, according to the Treasury Department.

US sanctions third Chinese oil refinery operating as Iran’s ‘shadow fleet’

A growing trend among homeowners has some covering their grass and plants with soap.And before you ask, it has nothing to do with cleaning up their yard.Why People Put Soap In Their YardMaybe you spotted a bar nestled between plants in someone's garden or caught a whiff of a fresh-smelling scent wafting from a neighbor's lawn.

People are Suddenly Putting Bars of Soap in Their Yard; Here’s What Happens Next

Volunteer search teams recovered Kaylee Birt's body in a remote part of OregonA 29-year-old woman who was reported missing in early April was found dead in Oregon nearly a month later, Harney County authorities said on May 3.Kaylee Birt disappeared during a planned cross-country solo trip to Iowa.

Missing Woman Found Dead 3 Weeks After Car Was Discovered Abandoned on Cross-Country Trip: 'She Was Truly One of a Kind'

The process of selecting a new pope, known as the conclave, is generally regarded as a somber and orderly event rooted in centuries-old traditions and customs. However, it is on record that despite its spiritual significance, the second 1605 conclave was a noticeable exception to the rule as it descended into chaos, resulting in physical altercations among the cardinals.

New Pope Selection Erupts Into Chaos – Fistfights And Broken Bones

Tariffs are more than just political bargaining chips or headlines for economic debates—they’re impacting what ends up on your dinner table. As trade tensions rise between countries, especially between the U.S. and major exporters, certain food items are becoming harder to find at your local grocery store.

5 Foods That Are Disappearing From Grocery Stores Due to Tarrifs

Pakistan’s prime minister vows his country has ‘every right to give a robust response’Pakistan claims to have shot down five Indian fighter jetsPakistan is claiming to have shot down multiple Indian fighter jets Wednesday after India launched airstrikes against the country. (Credit: APTN)

Pakistan calls India's strikes an 'act of war' and claims it shot down Indian fighter jets

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Cameron Hamilton, who had been acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, was fired Thursday, a day after telling Congress the agency should not be disbanded, putting him at odds with President Donald Trump's suggestions that FEMA be downsized or dissolved.The change at the top of the agency that coordinates federal disaster relief comes a few weeks before the start of of hurricane season on June 1.

Acting FEMA head fired a day after he testified against closing the agency: Sources

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he wants a full modernization of the nation's antiquated air traffic control system within four years. On Thursday, he announced a far-reaching, estimated multibillion-dollar plan that would drastically overhaul the current technology used by thousands of controllers responsible for guiding planes in and out of airports.

Trump administration unveils a modernization plan for air traffic control system

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kenndy Jr. on Thursday issued an unrelenting defense of President Trump’s surgeon general nominee, Casey Means, who has faced an onslaught of criticism since the president tapped her for the influential government post late Wednesday.In a post on X on Thursday, Kennedy chastised her critics — which have included some high-profile conservative influencers including Laura Loomer, who called the pick “honestly insane” and suggested Trump did not make the decision himself.

Kennedy blasts critics of Trump’s surgeon general nominee: ‘Terrified of change’

The Republican president finally landed one of those deals on May 8 when he announced a trade agreement with the United Kingdom. Trump has a lot more deals to make, though, and in a relatively short time. They involve much larger trading U.S. partners such as China, Mexico and Canada, and potentially tougher negotiations.

Trump scores first big trade deal. What comes next? Here's what to expect.

Lea Michele has been called a lot of things: Glee star, Broadway queen, and—yep—the girl who “can’t read.” The longtime internet joke has been around for years, and while most fans know it’s not true, it’s still one of the wildest celeb rumors out there.

Breaking It Down: Every Time Lea Michele Addressed Allegations She Can’t Read: ‘I Was On the Debate Team!’

The classic egg drop science experiment has gotten a big update, thanks to a new study.Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology studied the best way to drop a chicken egg to prevent it from cracking – vertically, or on the side. Now, we may finally have an answer.

Study reveals the best way to drop an egg without breaking it

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!It’s a fun thought, but predicting the NFL schedule feels like so much wasted energy. Thirty-two teams playing 272 games across five days of the week over the course of five months? Who could possibly expect to nail more than a handful of pointless predictions?

NFL schedule wish list: Eagles-Chiefs on Christmas among ideal NFL matchups

CNN —Leo is now tied for the fourth most common name chosen by popes, along with Clement. Only John, Gregory and Benedict have proven more popular.But we haven’t had a Pope Leo in more than a century.The last Pope Leo was Leo XIII, who was born in French-occupied Rome in 1810.

What’s in a name? The history of the papal name Leo

Speed: 0.5xSpeed: 1xSpeed: 1.5xSpeed: 2x🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.An airplane passenger's act of kindness on a flight has captured hearts after a woman from Texas thanked the stranger in a viral TikTok post."I didn't think the video would blow up like this," Hailey, 31, told Newsweek.

Passenger Rushing for Next Flight Can't Believe What Woman Next to Her Does

They're coming to destroy your lawns.Dandelions – the weeds you loved to pick and play with as a child and loathe as an adult – are starting to take over your lawns and open spaces within your garden.They start coming in spring. By late spring and early summer, you have a bunch of white seedlings ready to blow around and start the invasion of your lawn all over again.

Too many dandelions in your yard? Here are ways to get rid of them

Ivanka Trump on Thursday made her first major public appearance since her father’s return to the White House, taking the stage at the Heartland Summit in Bentonville, Arkansas, to discuss her efforts to expand access to fresh produce.For the first time in public, President Donald Trump’s oldest daughter discussed her role as a co-founder of Planet Harvest, a Chicago-based “profit-for-purpose company” created in 2023 that claims to provide “innovative, whole harvest solutions that resolve inefficiencies in the supply chain.”