An indicted former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge Tuesday stemming from a scheme to conceal government records on coronavirus research grants from investigators probing the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic. David Morens, a former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) official, copped to conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States. He faces up to five years in prison at his sentencing. “By pleading guilty today, Dr. Morens has taken responsibility for what he did, and he will continue to do so,” said his defense attorney Timothy Belevetz. As…
Penguin Random House has slammed the brakes on sales and promotions for a forthcoming book by journo Ross Barkan, who was recently fired from New York Magazine over dozens of instances of plagiarism. The tome praising Mayor Zohran Mamdani – who counted Barkan as one of his biggest fans in…
Archaeologists in the Scottish Highlands have discovered the 2,000-year-old burial of an adult in a possible ritual well. The burial may have been made during a closing ceremony when the well was abandoned.Archaeologists discovered the enigmatic grave during expansion of a quarry in northern Scotland, according to a statement from…
CHICAGO — When Pauline Astier arrived in New York for training camp, nearly everything about the experience was new. A new country, a new league, new teammates and, perhaps the most daunting of all, a locker room filled with stars who had already won together at the highest level. She…
After a Staten Island mother was fatally shot in a suspected murder-suicide, an online fundraiser revealed that she dedicated her life to her young son and “every hope she had for the future” was focused on him. Authorities previously said that Dana Foley was found dead on Thursday, August 13,…
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta built its apps to be addictive for kids and then lied to the public about health risks so it could rake in massive profits, a California prosecutor said as a historic federal trial kicked off Tuesday. A coalition of 29 state attorneys general are trying to force…
Controversial wellness products called peptides are rising in popularity as they’re touted by leaders like Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. While some peptides — including drugs like Ozempic — have been rigorously tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), many peptides are untested…
It’s the position that will likely determine the fate of UCLA’s offense – if not its season. In recent years, it’s been given all sorts of unfortunate labels. Weak. Feeble. Easy to move. Yep, we’re talking about the offensive line, which has been a thin blue line, if you will,…
If you’ve ever wanted to share your bodily fluids with Jason Kelce, urine luck. The former Philadelphia Eagles center is asking fans to send in their pee to help cool AI data centers in a bizarre campaign between his Garage Beer brand and beverage company Liquid Death. You read that…
Hell hath no fury like a fanbase scorned — just ask those rallying around the late, wonderful actress Hayden Panettiere. Less than an hour after the 36-year-old died on Sunday, August 16, fans of the actress took to social media to demand a national boycott of Neutrogena, the skincare company…
WASHINGTON — Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has demanded the Justice Department and Office of the Director of National Intelligence release a trove of documents that were apparently “misclassified” to “downgrade” alleged wrongdoing by former President Joe Biden’s family. In a Monday letter, Grassley and Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.)…
Costco announced Tuesday that it will start selling store-branded Medicare plans, the first in a slew of insurance products it will release over the coming years to bring “greater value” to seniors. The Issaquah, Wash.-based wholesaler – which already sells gasoline, gold bars, caskets, luxury resort packages and jumbo snack…
A victim of the deadly flesh-eating bacteria that is surging in southern US states is sharing the harrowing details of his ordeal — as well as some stomach-churning photos. Officials along the Gulf Coast in Florida and Louisiana are warning about a rise in cases of Vibrio vulnificus, the deadliest…
Emmet Sheehan’s triple-A “reset” only lasted a few weeks. After being optioned to the minor leagues following the trade deadline to work on his inconsistent delivery, Sheehan was set to be called back up by the Dodgers on Tuesday, a source with knowledge of the situation told The California Post.…
Amanda Bynes reacted to Hayden Panettiere‘s death after facing her own challenges in the public eye. Bynes, 40, took to LinkedIn on Monday, August 17, to share screen grabs of an interview Panettiere gave in which she reflected on childhood stardom. “Life can hit you hard, and fast,” Bynes wrote.…
Rep. Young Kim’s campaign is donating $5,200 it received from Chinese-American media mogul James Su after his Southern California home and office were searched by the FBI in a reported foreign-influence probe. Kim’s campaign said the money will be donated to organizations supporting victims of human trafficking and prostitution. “Given…
Love Island USA is all about coupling up — so which season 7 Islanders are currently together and which have called it quits since the villa? The franchise originally began in the U.K. in 2002 before expanding worldwide with various spinoffs, including Love Island USA on Peacock. The series follows…
A biological male who identifies as a woman, was sentenced to 63 months (6 years and 1 month) Tuesday for a plot to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Prosecutors sought at least 10 years in prison for Riley Jane English, 25, who is identified in federal records as Ryan Michael English.…
The New York Times is looking for its next business editor — and sources said the search appears to be “wide open” even as its current editor Ellen Pollock is slated to step down next month. The Gray Lady has been scrambling to find Pollock’s replacement since announcing her move…
A popular bedroom helper could be more than meets the eye. New research suggests that a widely used erectile dysfunction drug may also raise the risk of developing a serious eye disease that can cause permanent vision loss. And you don’t even have to be taking it for a lift…
Kyle Tucker’s brutal first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers may finally be taking a visible emotional toll. A short video posted on X showed Tucker sitting alone in the Dodgers dugout during Monday’s 11-5 win over the Colorado Rockies, rubbing his face and eyes with both hands before staring…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! The classic striped button-down shirt is getting a seriously chic upgrade, courtesy of Charlize Theron, who recently showed just how polished the wardrobe staple can be. Her blue-and-white striped shirt…
WASHINGTON — President Trump proclaimed Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz has been fully de-mined and reopened, adding that there are no further talks planned with Iran now that the 60-day period for negotiations has ended. “There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Naval Blockade remains…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. As the fantasy baseball calendar turns toward the crucial second half, championship aspirations are rarely won solely by the bats you drafted in April.…
John Cusack made a rare public appearance at San Diego Comic-Con to introduce his new graphic novel, Momo. “Well, I always thought they were the closest things to film, really,” Cusack, 60, told Variety on Friday, July 24. “You know, you’re picking out shots and they’re so cinematic. I wanted…
The NYC chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America bashed the US Constitution as “a rationalization of a pirate kingdom” at a twisted workshop last week where it brainstormed ways to abolish the foundational backbone of the country. The “How to Write a Constitution” workshop — led by a Los…
John Harbaugh wanted to coach the New York Football Giants in large part because he wanted to chase his second Super Bowl championship with a quarterback he believed could win one with him. Jaxson Dart was, and is, that quarterback. The more Harbaugh studied Dart, the more he became convinced…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! There are plenty of shoes that promise all-day comfort, but very few earn a spot in Martha Stewart‘s famously polished wardrobe. When the lifestyle icon stepped out in a pair…
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is facing outrage for defending his rewording of ballot language for the state’s voter ID law. The Democrat has been accused of a misleading, last-minute change to the description of Proposition 39, which would require voters to provide government ID at the polls or the last…
Patrick Mahomes wanted the help of the NFL GOAT. The Chiefs’ quarterback revealed Friday that he consulted with Tom Brady after his ACL injury in December, as the legendary quarterback previously dealt with a “very similar injury.” Brady tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee in 2008 before…
Criminal Minds is filming season 20 — but not every cast member is coming back after a shocking exit. Criminal Minds, which premiered in 2005, follows a group of criminal profilers who work for the FBI as members of its Behavioral Analysis Unit. The crime drama explores different fictional cases…
Maine Democrats officially tapped former logger and one-time state Senate President Troy Jackson on Saturday to replace accused rapist Graham Platner as the party nominee in the high-stakes race against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. The special nominating convention in Bangor served as a coronation for Jackson, who essentially locked…
If you’re looking to track your blood pressure on your own, nowadays you’re spoiled for choice. There are wearable watches and rings from brands like Apple and Oura, plus traditional inflatable cuffs that can be used at home. But a new competitor is now entering the fray, claiming to do…
WWE star Charlotte Flair is mourning the death of a heroic young superfan — whose brave battle with a rare cancer rewrote her outlook on life, she told The Post. Eight-year-old Scarlett Guillen was given only six months to live, but defied the odds for nearly three years. Now she’s…
Based on the popular book series by Lee Child, this series stars Alan Ritchson as former U.S. Army Major Jack Reacher. A force of nature with an unyielding sense of justice, Reacher roams the country, tackling various dangerous situations as he unravels conspiracies and corruption. The gritty, suspenseful tone of the show makes it an…
WASHINGTON — The widening US war with Iran spilled into another flashpoint Saturday as Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi terrorists traded airstrikes, raising fears that fighting is spreading into another critical shipping corridor. The latest escalation comes just days after the Iran-backed Houthis attacked several Saudi commercial vessels in the…
Thousands across the US have caught the “explosive diarrhea” parasite this summer. Folks who have caught the bug are sharing what it’s actually like, from feeling nauseous for weeks on end before “living” on the toilet, expelling “pure water” nonstop. “It’s bad. Literally just pure water coming out of you,”…
Linda Cohn is not pleased with ESPN’s “buffoonery” in its handling of recent layoffs. Cohn, who was the longest-tenured “SportsCenter” anchor before departing the company last month, watched this week as former colleagues Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech, David Lloyd were among those axed. Clark was let go during a commercial…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! No, it’s not your imagination — Western style is back in fierce fashion. Items like Western boots, fringe accessories, bootcut jeans and prairie-style dresses have been showing up everywhere, and…
Panic at the disco rice. Soaring temps and mounds of waste could make a cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights the ideal breeding ground for human-infecting flies, a city-commissioned health inspection found. The four-page report obtained by NBC Los Angeles focuses on the Lineage Facility in Boyle, which suffered fire damage…
Warriors fans will forever imagine what could have been had LeBron James chose to play in the Bay Area. Would Golden State have won a title? Probably not. But the next two seasons for the Warriors would have been a movie. Everyone knew it, including James. On the Game Over…
Devout Big Brother superfan and Unlocked cohost Jerry O’Connell has a lot of opinions about Rome Seymour and Lyric Medeiros’ romance following the pickleball coach’s recent eviction. “These two were together for hours, and they were already dropping love bombs,” O’Connell, 52, exclusively tells Us ahead of the new episode…
WASHINGTON — When former California congressional candidate Omar Navarro started asking his Republican allies about a presidential pardon, he got hit with sticker shock. “I talked to people that were in the Republican Party, and people that supported me in the past, and they made insinuations that you have to…
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