A Minnesota state lawmaker is asking a powerful House committee to subpoena US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) for refusing to cooperate with an investigation into her possible ties to Somali fraudsters who bilked Twin Cities taxpayers out of $250 million. State Rep. Kristin Robbins (R-Maple Grove), who is chairing a fraud oversight investigation in Minnesota’s legislature, wrote to US House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) on Thursday requesting that his panel compel Omar to hand over “her staff’s communications with defendants” implicated in the fraud. “As you may be aware, Rep. Ilhan Omar has documented ties to criminals convicted…
Time will tell if this weekend’s series is a postseason preview. But Friday night certainly had the feel of a playoff game. On one side, the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers. On the other, a red-hot Atlanta Braves squad that arrived in Los Angeles tied for the most early-season…
Margaret Josephs is spilling the tea about E!’s The Golden Life after confirming her cameo to Us! “Maybe I did a little stint in Palm Beach,” Margaret, 59, exclusively told Us Weekly while attending the Vulture Reality Masterminds Celebration at The Lawn Club in New York City on Thursday, May…
Gov Gavin Newsom conspicuously sidestepped a question about his former colleague Xavier Becerra — a longtime California Democrat who’s now the frontrunner to succeed him. Newsom was tight-lipped when asked about the gubernatorial favorite, who’s rapidly racked up endorsements and support in recent weeks — including from Newsom allies —…
The first thing Betnijah Laney-Hamilton did when she woke up the morning of the Liberty’s season opener Friday was pray. “Thank the Lord,” she said. “It’s another day, another opportunity for me to get out there.” Laney-Hamilton had been wishing for this moment for quite some time. She hadn’t played…
Despite the 76ers’ best efforts, they couldn’t keep Knicks fans out of Philadelphia. Scores of Knicks supporters made the trek to Pennsylvania to see their team roll to a 108-94 Game 3 win over the Sixers to take a 3-0 second-round series lead. Not only were the blue-and-orange supporters cheering…
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The Virginia Supreme Court’s ruling striking down Democrats’ costly redistricting push sparked an uproar on social media over the massive sum the party spent to pass the now-defunct congressional map. Virginians for Fair Elections, the main pro-redistricting group, raised north of $64 million in support of the Democratic-friendly gerrymander that could have…
Lucky Strike Entertainment is facing a new lawsuit accusing it of operating an illegal monopoly of bowling centers across the country – allegedly jacking up prices, pushing alcohol and gambling and tarnishing a cherished American pastime. The group of 11 plaintiffs, who are longtime bowlers from around the country, claim…
In the first eight games of the playoffs, Landry Shamet scored 14 total points. He had 15 points Friday night. Talk about providing a needed boost. With OG Anunoby out due to a minor hamstring strain, Shamet was given a shot, and he took advantage. The veteran sharpshooter played a…
Nick Cannon is clearing the air over daughter Monroe’s viral comments about having “one brother.” “It’s so funny because the world thought that it was about a conversation that was something that it wasn’t,” Cannon, 45, told host Shannon Sharpe during a recent appearance on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast.…
A state senator is calling on Congress to bail out California and stop employers from picking up the tab on a $20 billion debt Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers have so far refused to pay. Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones issued a joint resolution with other Republican state senators…
Inspire Brands, the owner of fast-food chains Dunkin’, Arby’s and Jimmy John’s, said Friday it had confidentially filed for a US initial public offering, as the consumer IPO market picks up steam after a tepid 2025. Atlanta-based Inspire Brands, which was formed in 2018 by private equity firm Roark Capital as…
The newest UFC kaiju has emerged from the depths, ravaging all obstacles in his path. Beware of “Borz,” the monster known better as middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev. He’s a bogeyman with the potential for combat sports terror rarely seen, save for nigh-unbeatable Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones. That’s “HOMM-zott.” Don’t…
Hayden Panettiere’s dating history includes a former costar and boxing champion. Panettiere made headlines for her romance with Heroes costar Milo Ventimiglia due to their 12-year age gap. The pair dated from 2007 to 2009. Following her split from Ventimiglia, she met Wladimir Klitschko. The actress and the boxer dated…
In a major shakeup that puts California’s beleaguered bullet train firmly under Gavin Newsom’s thumb, the governor has installed two of his closest allies to the High-Speed Rail Authority board. Jason Elliott, a longtime political adviser and former deputy chief of staff in the Newsom administration, was appointed Friday to…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Meghan Markle has a closet full of chic pieces, but her latest dress style is something most of Us would actually wear. Billowy, flattering and a touch playful, the piece…
Some helpful advice for the candidates seeking Nancy Pelosi’s coveted endorsement in the race to succeed the two-time former House speaker — don’t hold your breath. San Francisco’s congresswoman of four decades appears to have no intention of throwing her support to any of the top three candidates in the…
A beloved Bay Area pizza shop owner shocked fans after announcing that he’s closing his doors after more than 10 years and going into the frozen pizza business exclusively. Jon Darsky, owner of San Francisco Del Popolo pizza, thanked the city and all who visited his restaurant over the years…
PHILADELPHIA — There have been a lot of hilarious stories surfacing about the various ways 76ers fans have been trying to keep Knicks fans away from Games 3 and 4 at Xfinity Wireless Arena. (Apparently significantly lower on the list than it should be is this one: BUY THE TICKETS,…
A Kentucky woman has been arrested and charged with child abuse after she allegedly gave her 22-month-old son a tattoo. Kentucky State Police troopers arrested Brook McDaniel on Monday, May 4, after officials received a child abuse complaint about her, according to LEX 18 and WNKY. Troopers from Post 15…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio described himself as “a strong supporter of NATO” amid tensions between President Trump and the members of the alliance. “I’ve been a strong supporter of NATO throughout my career in the Senate and even now,” Rubio told reporters in Italy after he met with Prime…
A $5 price tag at gasoline pumps is looking like more of a possibility, according to JPMorgan analysts. They warned Friday that the jet fuel crisis sparked by the Iran war’s historic energy supply disruption is making the prospect of gas prices hitting $5 a gallon increasingly likely. Brent crude…
Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’s not taking his “foot off the gas” to solve homelessness, but his critics say he should look at the disgusting mess in his rearview — as shocking pictures of Sacramento river encampments have emerged. The California Post has obtained photos of tons of trash left…
Veteran Detroit TV anchor Taryn Asher — who recently split from her journalist husband — was told she was fired from Fox 2 over her alleged “behavior in the newsroom,” her lawyer said, calling that explanation “ridiculous” and insisting the real reason was gender discrimination. Asher’s attorney, Matthew Turner, told…
A highly anticipated “sungrazer” comet is no more. Many experts expected the comet to shine so brightly that it could be seen in the daytime sky. Instead, the unfortunate object was ripped apart by a superclose “death dive” with our home star, which briefly transformed it into a “headless wonder”…
The Masters have some weird rules. A ticket lottery just for spectators to get in, a strict dress code for fans and even an electronics ban. Yes, an electronics ban. Phones, laptops, tablets and drones and anything “capable of transmitting photo/video” are not allowed at Augusta National Golf Course, per…
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Jason Kelce might be getting a bit too busy at ESPN these days. The retired Eagles center and podcast host, alongside his brother Travis Kelce, has been quite busy for the Worldwide Leader, and that seemingly is causing some issues with fans with Kelce receiving some pushback for his latest…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! There’s something about spring that makes Us want to reset everything — our closets, our routines, our mindset . . . you name it. While we’re refreshing our daily habits,…
Hannah Fowles was spiraling. It had been a grueling day at work, and by the time the 22-year-old from Provo, Utah, got home, panic was bubbling in her chest as her thoughts raced and her cheeks flushed red. “I was starting to get super overheated and I couldn’t calm myself…
The Lakers are searching. For their first win since Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were ruled out for the remainder of the NBA’s regular season. For the right formula that they can depend on with their star guards sidelined. For a traditional nine-man rotation that they can take into their…
Game of Thrones actor Michael Patrick died at age 35 following a three-year battle with an incurable neurodegenerative disease. The actor and playwright — who was affectionately known as “Mick” by his friends and family — memorably appeared in a Game of Thrones season 6 episode as a Wildling and…
WASHINGTON — Melania Trump is defying expectations in her second term as first lady, reinventing herself with her modern, activist approach to the role. “The first lady is action-oriented right now,” her business adviser Marc Beckman told The Post. “She is looking to impact people’s lives.” In her first 14…
Computer scientists say they’ve developed a new encryption method designed to defend sensitive data from one of the biggest looming threats in cybersecurity: quantum computers powerful enough to crack today’s cryptographic systems.In a study published Feb. 2025 in the journal IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics (but publicized in a statement…
Reaching for the salt shaker at the kitchen table may seem like second nature for some — but it could reveal troubling details about your health. Recent Brazilian research, published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, investigated the impact of adding salt to food with a focus on older adults. The…
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Game of Thrones actor Michael Patrick spoke candidly about his battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) prior to his death at age 35. Michael’s death was announced via Instagram on April 8, 2026, by his wife Naomi Sheehan, who shared that her husband — whom she affectionately called “Mick” —…
The Artemis II astronauts are about to return from a record-setting trip around the moon, but is their Orion spacecraft’s heat shield safe to bring them home? NASA and the astronauts say yes, but not everyone agrees.The Artemis II mission, which launched April 1, is set to end with a…
Affordability, low crime, quick commutes and quality schools are some of the top priorities for homebuyers searching for a neighborhood to call home. They may need to add “absence of zombie cells” to their list. A new study from the NYU School of Global Public Health found that certain neighborhoods…
We’ve talked about it exhaustively, basically ever since Tom Thibodeau was fired, about how these Knicks are under immense pressure to succeed in the playoffs. Most of the time it’s a generalized statement like, “The Knicks better win.” Or, “It’s Finals-or-bust.” But let’s delve deeper. Get a little bit more…
Abbott Elementary blindsided viewers with a shocking split. During the Wednesday, April 8, episode of the hit ABC series, Gregory (Tyler James Williams) and Janine (Quinta Brunson) argued over plans for an upcoming couples’ trip. Janine then broached the subject of a break up and while their decision wasn’t seen,…
Every state in the West is expected to face an above-normal threat of wildfire this summer, according to the latest projections, released Wednesday by the National Interagency Coordination Center.The government-run center publishes monthly reports predicting fire risk for the four months ahead, and the change since the March outlook is…
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