Comedian and talk show host Bill Maher will receive the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the Trump Kennedy Center later this year, it was announced Thursday — days after White House officials denied that would be the case. The 70-year-old host of HBO’s “Real Time” will receive the award June 28 at a gala ceremony that will be streamed on Netflix. The Atlantic initially reported last week that Maher had been chosen for the Mark Twain Prize — whose past recipients include Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, Tina Fey, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler and Conan O’Brien…
When I sat down with Mat Barzal last week in Ottawa to ask about how his game has evolved this season, it struck me how he went out of his way to mention not just Matthew Schaefer and Bo Horvat as helping to enable that, but also Tony DeAngelo. A…
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The Trump White House left social media users confused Wednesday night when it posted a pair of bizarre videos on its official X and Instagram accounts, later deleting one. The first clip, later scrubbed, was posted around 9:15 p.m. ET and showed a pair of someone’s black pointed-toe boots. A…
It’s still not clear who was behind Monday’s perfectly timed bets on stocks and oil that came just minutes before President Trump signaled a pause on Iran attacks – but the resulting windfall was likely worth between $40 million and $50 million, On The Money has learned. Wall Street traders…
Former Sex and the City star Kristen Johnston has called on Perez Hilton to “make amends” to those he has hurt following his recent hospitalization for sepsis. “Many years ago my guts [were] basically ripped open as a result of my longterm abuse of opiates. (I wrote a whole book…
WASHINGTON — A federal watchdog has been investigating hundreds of millions of dollars in Department of Homeland Security contracts approved under former Secretary Kristi Noem and her top adviser Corey Lewandowski — and faced extensive obstruction in its oversight attempts, The Post has learned. DHS employees have been asked to preserve all records amid…
SAN FRANCISCO — Gui Santos scored a career-high 31 points, Draymond Green made two clutch free throws with 6.9 seconds remaining and the Golden State Warriors beat the Nets 109-106 on Wednesday to clinch a play-in spot. Brandin Podziemski had 22 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Warriors…
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Kristi Noem kept her lover Corey Lewandowski close at hand as she made her first appearance in her new job after she was booted from the Department of Homeland Security. Noem and Lewandowski sat side-by-side across from Guyanese President Irfaan Ali during a meeting in the South American country on…
SAN FRANCISCO — Max Fried signed with the Yankees before last season with the idea of pitching at the top of the rotation, alongside Gerrit Cole. But when Cole was lost for all of last season with Tommy John surgery, Fried took charge as the ace of the rotation. With…
Josh Duhamel has reflected on the impact of marrying his ex-wife, Fergie, at the height of her fame. “It was a huge shift [in my life] because she was a massive star at the time and so it was a big adjustment for me, if I’m being honest,” Duhamel, 53,…
A California congressional candidate and boyfriend of a San Diego billionaire heiress is in hot water for allegedly fudging details of his military service to help his campaign — going so far as to stage campaign photos at the gravesite of a deceased Navy veteran. The US Navy is investigating…
CHICAGO — Theresa Schafzahl, Danielle Serdachny and Cayla Barnes each scored in the first period and the Seattle Torrent beat the New York Sirens 4-1 on Wednesday night in the Takeover Tour for their second win away from home this season. Seattle (6-1-2-13) scored the game’s first goal for just…
Craig Conover couldn’t help but rethink his future on Southern Charm after his castmates called him out for his alleged anger issues following season 11’s explosive Mexico trip. “You guys have villainized vulnerability so unfortunately I’m not going to be vulnerable with you guys anymore,” Craig, 37, told producers as…
The family of Sheridan Gorman is pushing back on comments from Chicago and Illinois leaders, saying her killing was not a “senseless tragedy” and demanding accountability for what they call systemic failures. 18-year-old Gorman was killed on March 19 at around 1:06 a.m. while she was with friends at a…
The U.S. military said it carried out a strike Wednesday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people, as the Trump administration pushes forward with a monthslong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America while waging a war against Iran. The latest attack brings…
It’s about time. On Wednesday, the WNBA finally provided details and a timeline for the first major offseason event: the Portland and Toronto expansion draft. The league will flip a coin Friday to determine Portland and Toronto’s order for the expansion and college drafts next month. The winner will choose…
NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal is addressing the viral rumor claiming he slid into Sabrina Carpenter’s DMs. “First of all, ladies, the diesel got way more game than that,” O’Neal, 54, said on the Friday, March 20, episode of his “Big Podcast” show, reading aloud the fake flirty messages. “I’m just…
New York Attorney General Letitia James was hit with two federal criminal referrals Wednesday alleging she may have committed homeowners insurance fraud. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William Pulte alleged in the missives, obtained by The Post, that James may have falsified information in filings with Illinois-based Allstate Insurance…
SAN FRANCISCO — Aaron Judge’s season began with him being booed by the home crowd at Oracle Park during pregame introductions, and then getting it even more prior to his first at-bat. And his night — aside from the lopsided 7-0 Yankees win over the Giants — only got worse.…
Former Grey’s Anatomy showrunner Krista Vernoff reacted to longtime cast members Kim Raver and Kevin McKidd’s respective exits. “I went back to set for the first time in 3 years last week to hug these gorgeous humans,” Vernoff, 54, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, March 25. “These are consummate artists,…
WASHINGTON — A fourth employee has left the Department of Labor after being sidelined amid a sprawling watchdog probe of Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer involving alleged travel fraud and other misconduct, The Post has learned. Melissa Robey, who served as director of advance in the secretary’s office, was fired on Tuesday…
PORTLAND, Ore. — Toumani Camara had career highs of nine 3-pointers and 35 points to help Portland beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-99 on Monday night, the Trail Blazers’ largest margin of victory this season. The Nets have lost eight straight and 18 of the last 20. Brooklyn (17-55) is a…
Denise Richards’ plastic surgeon is breaking down everything he did for the actress during her recent facelift following her before-and-after reveal. Beverly Hills surgeon Dr. Ben Talei told Inside Edition in a preview from his Monday, March 23, interview that Richards, 55, is “incredibly happy” with her facelift. He revealed…
A letter signed by former longtime Yale ice hockey coach Keith Allain, addressed to Yale President Maurine McInnis, alleged that current Yale Athletic Director Victoria Chun has created a “toxic environment” for the university’s sports teams. In the letter, Allain claimed other Yale coaches urged him to speak out against Chun to McInnis after…
A man accused of killing three people inside of a camper in North Carolina allegedly surrendered to authorities during a standoff hours after the murders. Ethan Lee Spaulding of Maxton was arrested the evening of Sunday, March 22, on three counts of first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession…
Deadbeat drivers left nearly $350 million in tolls unpaid in 2025 — more than double the annual total from three years earlier, a new MTA analysis estimated. The staggering figure comes after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority adopted a “cashless” system — with officials now looking for the state to pass…
PORT ST. LUCIE — For now, Craig Kimbrel is choosing Mets purgatory. The 37-year-old, longtime shutdown reliever, who was informed Sunday that he will not be on the Opening Day roster, will remain in the organization and stay in Florida in hopes that his stuff will improve and a spot…
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Taxpayers shelled out more than $200,000 in production costs for an ad featuring fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem riding around Mount Rushmore on horseback, Democratic lawmakers revealed Monday. The payments were made under a subcontract issued to The Strategy Group Company, as part of the controversial $220 million advertising…
LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Luke Kennard and Bronny James stood alongside assistant coaches and trainers on a golf course on Sunday. They were engaged in some friendly competition under the blazing Orlando sun. All season, James has talked about golf as his happy place. Reaves’ hand-eye coordination has…
Adult content creator Annie Knight and her fiancé, Henry Brayshaw, first crossed paths a decade before their engagement. The OnlyFans star and Brayshaw initially met working at a pub, building a friendship outside of work. A few years later, the pair tried to date — but Knight noted that it…
A wealthy Democrat running in a crowded primary in New York’s northern suburbs joked about child porn and having sex with a 17-year-old in a series of resurfaced social media posts — and even made a creepy sex-themed comment about his pets. Peter Chatzky, 65, a millionaire software executive and…
UCLA football fans will get to refamiliarize themselves with a beloved stadium well before the season kicks off. As expected, the Bruins will hold their spring game at the Rose Bowl at noon on May 2, the school announced Monday. It’s a return to the stadium that the school considered…
Jeff Webb, who became a force in conservative politics after pioneering efforts in the cheerleading world, has died at age 76. Webb died on Thursday, March 19, after falling and sustaining a traumatic head injury while playing pickleball two weeks prior, according to Cheer Daily. He was hospitalized with his…
WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary on Monday, following a fiery hearing last week where Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) claimed his colleague was too angry for the promotion. In a 54-45 vote, the Oklahoma Republican senator was approved to lead the…
A former No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft is now on his third NBA franchise in three years. Markelle Fultz, who had been picked first overall in the 2017 draft by the 76ers, signed a 10-day contract with the Raptors, hoping for a shot to help the team…
Danielle Fishel does it all, from hosting a podcast to acting and dancing — but when it comes to cleaning, she’s found a genius way to share the load. “My least favorite thing to do, cleaning wise, is putting away laundry,” Fishel, 44, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting her…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis trolled Gov. Gavin Newsom, insisting that his Republican father-in-law is “much happier” in the Sunshine State under his leadership, according to a clip exclusively obtained by the Californian Post. Newsom’s father-in-law, Kenneth Siebel, became a Florida resident in 2020 after purchasing a $3.3 million Naples home. In a sit-down…
The head of the International Energy Agency said Monday that at least 40 critical energy assets across nine countries in the Middle East have been “severely or very severely damaged” – threatening to keep oil prices higher for longer even if the war in Iran ends soon. Speaking at the…
The jury in the social media addiction trial in Los Angeles told the judge on Monday it is having difficulty coming to a consensus with one defendant. The defendants are Google and Meta, but the jury did not specify which one it was referring to. Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl said the…
At five years old, crayons in hand, a young boy from Hermosillo, Mexico drew his dream on a piece of paper. It involved bright lights, a hardwood floor, and his name stitched across an NBA jersey. On Monday, that child’s imagination took its boldest step toward reality as Karim Lopez,…
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