A 20-year-old college student died in an apparent ski accident in Rib Mountain, Wisconsin, earlier this month, the second fatal incident reported at the resort in a matter of weeks. Alexandra “Ally” Blattner reportedly crashed into a tree at Granite Peak Ski Resort Feb. 5, according to local outlet The Wausonian. She was found dead with a broken neck, the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office told WLUK. Blattner, a Neenah resident and sophomore at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, died “in an instant and without pain,” according to her obituary. “While enjoying life as she did best, Alexandra Jean Blattner unexpectedly died after a skiing…
Australia’s tobacco commissioner has faced scrutiny over claims that changes to the cigarette excise would not curb the illegal tobacco trade.Tensions have been rising over the excise as states and economists pressure the federal government to consider freezing the policy.An Australian Border Force officer checks a stash of illegal cigarette imports.Luis Enrique AscuiThe federal tax has leapt to $1.50 a cigarette, prompting many of the nation’s 1.7 million daily smokers to turn to cheaper options on the booming black market.While acknowledging tax is a factor in the widening price gap, commissioner Amber Shuhyta today defended turning her focus elsewhere.The solution, she…
Alysa Liu commanded her big moment with a side of glam. The Olympic gold medalist, 20, had fans talking when she took a moment to make her pout shine on Thursday, February 19. She put on a quick swatch of Rare Beauty’s Tinted Lip Oil Stain in the Muted Berry shade before accepting her gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics. “Alysa Liu going ‘where’s my lipstick’ and pulling out the rare beauty tinted lip oil. Icon,” one fan wrote on social media, referring to Selena Gomez’s popular brand. “[Alysa Liu] going to get her lipstick before getting her gold…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a former interim New York City police commissioner who accused the police department under former Mayor Eric Adams and his top deputies of “systemic corruption” and alleged the agency was operating as a “criminal enterprise.”Thomas Donlon, a longtime FBI official appointed by Adams to stabilize the police department marred by scandals, filed the racketeering lawsuit filed in July.But Donlon said he witnessed “systemic corruption and criminal conduct” enabled by Adams and his allies who often inflated overtime, prevented internal investigations and disciplined whistleblowers.FORMER NYPD…
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Al Horford parted ways with the Boston Celtics following the 2025 NBA Playoffs. In NBA free agency, the veteran center signed with the Golden State Warriors. It was the second time he left the Celtics in his career.There were no hard feelings from the Celtics. At the time, it was understood that the Celtics had to go through major changes while dealing with Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury.The 2025-2026 NBA season was thought to be a gap year for the Celtics. They might be just competitive enough to make the playoffs, but if they struggled and ended up in a lottery…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A top Democrat in Maryland’s state legislature threw cold water on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ campaign to oust the state’s lone Republican from Congress.Jeffries, D-N.Y., was in Annapolis on Wednesday meeting with state leaders to discuss redrawing Maryland’s congressional map before the November 2026 midterms.He’s one of the highest-profile Democrats pushing the state to join the growing redistricting war, which could see Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., effectively drawn out of the one Republican-leaning district in the state.That would require both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly to approve a new map…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump lauded Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as “extraordinary” statesmen who complement each other’s strengths as they take the MAGA platform to the world stage. Trump’s newly formed Board of Peace — an international forum aimed at funding Gaza’s reconstruction and coordinating a postwar stabilization force — convened its inaugural meeting in Washington, D.C., Thursday with delegations from more than 40 countries participating. Trump lauded the pair as he addressed the massive body of foreign leaders and representatives. The meeting comes just less than a week after…
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Enough with the Portugal destination weddings when neither bride nor groom has any connection to the Algarve. It’s time to show some hometown pride — really, since one of the best things about a wedding is paying homage to the place that built you. One great way to add some local flair? Root, root, root for the home team. Jesse Richman-Reing, founder and CEO of Events by Jesse in New York City, recalled the September 2024 wedding of Katelin Kutchko and Andrew Gleason. They hosted 180 guests at Yankee Stadium with the ceremony in the stands and the reception at…
