X Factor

A question-and-answer column takes up the fate of Max Factor's once-popular beauty gadgets, asking what became of the cosmetic devices the brand was known for. The item revisits the brand's history with makeup tools and invites readers to wonder whether the products disappeared from shelves or simply fell out of fashion, with no further details given beyond the question itself.

FOX Sports has published a 2026 MLB wild-card preview laying out predictions, key X-factors and the case for each contending team. The piece breaks down the playoff picture ahead of the postseason, highlighting which clubs have the strongest path and what could swing each series.