Poughkeepsie Journal

She's working 9 to 5, and you should see her musical! July 13, 2026, 11:38 a.m. ET Dolly Parton is bringing her life story to Broadway with DOLLY: A True Original Musical. The musical will debut with previews on Dec. 7, 2026, at New York's St. James Theatre. It will feature iconic Parton songs as well as original music written for the production. The show's official opening is set for Jan. 19, 2027, which is Parton's 81st birthday. The Queen of Country music is bringing her story to Broadway.

President Donald Trump is recommending Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, to fill his vacant U.S. Senate seat after the South Carolina senator's sudden death on July 11. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to name a temporary replacement at 4 p.m. July 13. In a Truth Social post, Trump spelled out his candidate of choice.

Caraway just launched in over 524 Walmart stores nationwide, marking its largest-ever retail expansion to date. July 13, 2026, 11:28 a.m. ET Popular cookware brand Caraway is now available at Walmart stores and online. This is the brand's largest retail expansion, covering over 524 Walmart locations nationwide. Caraway's cookware features a nontoxic ceramic coating free of harmful chemicals.

July 13, 2026, 11:19 a.m. ET The World Cup final is less than a week away. On Sunday, July 19, two teams will take the pitch at MetLife Stadium to finish their quest for international glory. There are just four teams remaining: Argentina, France, Spain and England. They are FIFA's four highest-ranked teams, which should make for some highly-contested matchups in the semifinals and final.

Wes Martin Special to the USA TODAY Network July 13, 2026, 11:02 a.m. ET The war against the U.S and the west at large is not confined to blockades of shipping lanes, the bombed towns in Ukraine or cyberattacks. The destabilizing effect of disinformation and propaganda is front and center. For years, public discussion of outside interference focused on Russian troll farms, fake social media accounts, election meddling and bribery scandals.

If you missed out on holiday weekend furniture deals, you’re in luck—La-Z-Boy's extended sale ends tonight. July 13, 2026, 10:56 a.m. ET La-Z-Boy has extended its 4th of July Sale, giving shoppers a final chance to save. The sale features a 30% discount on items site-wide, including best-selling recliners and sofas. The extended sale officially ends tonight, July 13.

July 13, 2026, 10:22 a.m. ET The 2026 FIFA World Cup is quickly coming to a close. At the end of this week, one country will reign supreme and be crowned World Cup champion in the Garden State at MetLife Stadium, known as New York New Jersey Stadium during the World Cup. The last two teams standing will be known by Wednesday night with the World Cup semifinals taking center stage on Tuesday and Wednesday. Watch World Cup semifinals live on Fubo The final four teams remaining are the usual suspects.

Following a parade of celebrity guests in NYC, Jay-Z has three more shows in 2026. July 13, 2026, 10:19 a.m. ET Jay-Z celebrated album anniversaries at Yankee Stadium with numerous celebrity guests. Three more concerts are scheduled for 2026, one each in London, Paris and Los Angeles. Tickets for the upcoming shows are available, with prices starting as low as $85. Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium concerts celebrated the anniversary of early albums, Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint.

West Nile virus cases are being reported earlier than usual across several U.S. states this year. The virus is primarily spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Most people infected with West Nile virus show no symptoms, but some can develop serious neurologic illness. Experts recommend using EPA-registered insect repellents and eliminating standing water to prevent mosquito bites.

July 13, 2026, 7:22 a.m. ET There are an overwhelming number of Bluetooth speakers on the market. It can be easy to pick one based on your style, needs and budget. However, you might not realize that sound quality isn't the only thing that matters when buying a speaker. Think beyond what you intend to play on it and consider how you want to use it in and around your home. Otherwise, you may overpay for a speaker that doesn’t do much more than play music.