There are many theories about what makes KFC’s signature fried-chicken menu item so “finger lickin’ good” — from the chain’s blend of herbs and spices to the chicken it uses and the breading technique it’s perfected.  One of the biggest reasons KFC’s chicken is legendary is that it’s cooked in commercial pressure fryers, according to The Takeout. The method cooks the chicken quickly, creating a crisp crust while keeping the meat juicy. KFC’s website says founder Colonel Harland Sanders spent nine years perfecting his secret blend of 11 herbs and spices, along with the cooking technique the chain still uses today. The fast-food giant says…

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker sent her condolences to late senator Lindsey Graham‘s family and peers after he was scheduled to appear on the Sunday, July 12, broadcast. “Senator Lindsey Graham was scheduled to appear on @MeetThePress this morning,” Welker, 50, wrote via X early on Sunday. “It would have been his 64th appearance on this broadcast. We are sending our deepest condolences to his family and colleagues.” Welker further revealed that President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “will join [the show] this morning to reflect on [Graham’s] life and legacy.” A rep for Graham announced…

Make it back to back for Jannik Sinner. The top-seeded 24-year-old Italian captured his second straight Wimbledon title Sunday afternoon, defeating No. 2 Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 in a nearly four-hour duel on Centre Court at the All England Club. The win gives Sinner five grand slam victories. It also turns around what had been a substandard year in the major tournaments after he reached the finals at all four in 2025, which included two wins. Sinner was ousted in the semifinals at this year’s Australian Open and fell in the second round at the French…

Women who use Depo-Provera face a higher risk of developing a slow-growing brain tumor, known as a meningioma, while the contraceptive’s maker, Pfizer, faces hundreds of lawsuits claiming that it was aware of the potential risks. The brand name for depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), Depo-Provera, contains the synthetic progestin hormone and is used by roughly 1 in 4 sexually active US women at some point. Now, more research has found other common hormonal birth control drugs that carry the same risk. Published in JAMA Network Open, researchers at the Danish Medicines Agency looked at 25 years of health data from around 3 million women.…

WASHINGTON — President Trump opened up about his final call with late Sen. Lindsey Graham in what “could have been minutes” before his death after returning from a trip overseas. Trump, 80, described Graham, 71, as “family” to him and said he was absolutely shocked by the senator’s abrupt passing. “What makes it even stranger is that I got a call last night, sometime [in] the early evening,” Trump recalled to NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday, indicating it may have been around 7 o’clock. “He said we’re all set for the SAVE America Act. He was pushing the SAVE America Act…

Is it death by fashion? As the wide-leg pants trend continues to take over closets, one particular pair from Zara has fashionistas tripping and face-planting to the ground due to its exaggerated, long fit. The villain pair is supposedly the flowy wide-leg pants, which retail for $45 on the trendy retailer’s site, better known by victims online as the “Zara death trousers.” #zaratrousers on TikTok is filled with videos of women showing and complaining about their battle wounds after wearing the chic, but controversial pants. “POV the deadly Zara pants claim yet another victim,” one creator wrote in overlay text…

From a shocking Will Trent death to multiple cancellations, Scott Foley hasn’t had the best luck when it comes to TV roles. Foley is known for his appearance on various TV shows, including his work on The Unit, Scrubs, Felicity and Scandal. He has also guest starred on Grey’s Anatomy, Dawson’s Creek and House, though his onscreen arcs have usually been cut short or ended tragically. After Foley joined Will Trent in 2025, there were concerns that his character, Seth, wouldn’t make it for the long haul. A May 2026 episode showed Angie (Erika Christensen) finally giving birth, but her…

WASHINGTON — There’s another Pettitte entering the Yankees organization. The club drafted Luke Pettitte, son of longtime Yankee left-hander and current special adviser Andy Pettitte, with their eighth-round pick on Sunday. Luke Pettitte, 21, is a two-way player who did not pitch this spring at Dallas Baptist after undergoing Tommy John surgery last year, but served as the DH and hit 16 home runs in 42 games. It remains to be seen how the Yankees will use the right-hander, assuming he signs. According to Baseball America, Pettitte has “some of the best command in the 2026 [draft] class.” Andy Pettitte,…

Most families wait to talk about senior care until an emergency hits, but experts say having those discussions early can lead to better outcomes and less conflict. Tatyana Zlotsky, CEO of A Place for Mom in New York City, said 77% of the families she works with tell her they wish they’d acted sooner. Planning before a crisis gives families more time to compare care options, understand costs, and honor an older adult’s wishes instead of making rushed decisions, the expert advised. “If you think about this being an extremely stressful, financially burdensome decision already, doing it under the duress of a medical…

Consider the following scenario. Suzy is 63, recently retired, and trying to decide when to start receiving Social Security and how to manage her retirement savings to minimize the tax hit.She opens an AI chatbot, types in the details and gets a calm, well-organized and confident answer: Claim now, convert this much, here is the reasoning.The chatbot sounds authoritative and even shows its work. So Suzy follows its guidance and never calls a financial planner. Maybe the advice was fine. But maybe it quietly ignored the fact that Suzy’s spouse is younger and in poor health, which can flip the…