WASHINGTON — President Trump confirmed Wednesday he plans to meet with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un later this year, the third sitdown between the two across the commander in chief’s two terms. Trump declined to give a date for the meeting but reports have suggested it could happen in November, when the president is in China for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. “I get along with him, and you know what? The fact that I get along with him-that’s a good thing, not a bad thing,” Trump told reporters at the White House, adding that Kim has “57…
BALTIMORE — Ryan McMahon exited Wednesday’s 5-3 win over the Orioles in the top of the eighth with a left-hand injury suffered sliding into second base in the top of the second. The third baseman, who initially remained in the game, underwent X-rays that McMahon said didn’t show any damage,…
Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 19, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Hayden Panettiere once dated her on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s brother, Zach Hickerson, in 2019. The revelation came days after Panettiere died in South Carolina…
WASHINGTON — An unidentified woman has accused Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) of sexual assault as part of a House Ethics Committee investigation that was sparked by a Post exposé, according to a statement released by her lawyers Wednesday. Democrats on Capitol Hill believe Gomez, 51, may resign in the wake…
All three of the nation’s largest movie theater chains are now urging California to settle its antitrust lawsuit against Paramount’s mega merger with Warner Bros. Discovery — a win for Paramount boss David Ellison. Cinemark on Tuesday became the latest major theater operator to toss its hat in the ring,…
President Trump announced Wednesday that the US will target Iran and its allies with “the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country” – dubbing the effort “Economic D-Day.” “No one has given the Islamic Republic of Iran a greater opportunity to make a Deal than me,” Trump wrote…
San Diego’s crown jewel is looking a little tarnished, and polishing it is set to cost a cool $1 billion. Iconic Balboa Park, the sprawling destination packed with museums, gardens and Spanish Colonial Revival style buildings, is buckling under decades of deferred maintenance — leaving city leaders with a mammoth…
BALTIMORE — Major League Baseball now uses technology to confirm or overturn balls and strikes. Is it time for something similar around the foul poles? The Baltimore Orioles certainly felt aggrieved Wednesday night against the Yankees after Pete Alonso’s deep fly to left field in the seventh inning was ruled…
Hayden Panettiere‘s estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, gave an update on the investigation into her daughter’s sudden death. Vogel, 70, told NBC News on Wednesday, August 19, that she was informed that law enforcement is investigating the circumstances surrounding Panettiere’s death. She claimed that a narcotics investigator has joined the case.…
Former acting US attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba dismissed speculation Wednesday that she’s the front-runner to succeed departing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt – calling it “fake news” – despite being the betting favorite to land the job. “Flattered by the Kalshi odds, but I’m not in the running…
A slew of closures have left grocery shoppers in California with fewer affordable options. Grocery Outlet — a major discount retailer — first announced plans to shut down 36 “financially underperforming stores” locations back in March. The shutters would take place all across the country as part of the company’s…
One college football program could be employing one of the biggest faces in sports media. Akron, which is running a sweepstakes that will allow one season ticket holder to help create first-series plays for the team’s home opener, announced 10 finalists for the job — and one of them happens…
Influencers are growing their families in 2026. Madeleine White Fedyk, Blair Fowler and Brittany Miller are some of the fan favorites who have announced that they’re expecting this year. Madeleine has been candid about wanting to get pregnant after her July 2025 wedding to Andrew Fedyk. On January 17, she…
A Missouri judge has allowed new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump to be used in the November elections, rejecting a bid by to put the Republican-friendly districts to a statewide vote of the people. The ruling Wednesday by Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green is a victory…
Giant digital billboards being installed along Santa Monica’s once-gleaming Third Street Promenade are projected to bring a huge boost of cash to the city, but “character police” critics say it’s going to destroy the charm that made the area special. The California Coastal Commission in April approved the installation of…
The Los Angeles Chargers’ biggest offseason need was bolstering the offensive line. Interior depth, specifically, was an issue for the Chargers throughout the 2025 season, but the team had roughly $99 million in cap space to find protection for quarterback Justin Herbert. Less than a month from the NFL regular…
Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang – who worked with disgraced FTX crypto crook Sam Bankman-Fried – avoided financial penalties in a slap-on-the-wrist settlement with US regulators that was revealed Wednesday. Ellison, 31, the nerdy on-again, off-again ex-girlfriend of Bankman-Fried who ran his Alameda hedge fund before testifying against him, will…
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said he wanted to “take it a step further” when asked whether he supported Bernie Sanders’ public ownership model for major artificial intelligence companies. El-Sayed argued for “some system of public control,” days after a top House Democrat rejected suggestions that young socialists are…
Jonathan Kuminga landing with the Los Angeles Lakers seems inevitable at this point. On Tuesday, it appeared Kuminga had three suitors remaining in his free-agent sweepstakes: the Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Lakers. And on Wednesday, the Cavaliers seemingly took themselves out of contention by instead acquiring Peyton Watson…
Farrah Abraham is finally revealing how much she says she was paid for starring on MTV’s hit shows 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom. “It was only $3,500 from that first one,” the MTV personality, 35, claimed during the Tuesday, August 18, episode of the “We Need To Talk” podcast.…
WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema recounted the moment that she was caught red-handed texting her bodyguard lover by his wife in dramatic testimony in federal court on Wednesday — as she admitted to sleeping with the father-of-two military vet. “I’ll see you soon,” Sinema texted Matthew Ammel — only to receive…
As an antitrust battle threatens his Hollywood empire, Paramount boss David Ellison is eyeing a new base in Austin, Texas, The Post has learned. The 43-year-old media mogul — facing heat from California Attorney General Rob Bonta over his plans to merge Paramount with Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110…
The Los Angeles Clippers are adding a new face to a roster still stuck in NBA limbo — and Charles Barkley will presumably approve of the aesthetics. The Clippers acquired veteran small forward Max Strus from the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday as part of a sprawling three-team trade centered around…
Kentucky Fried Chicken officially shortened its name to KFC in 1991, and the reason behind the rebranding has fueled rumors ever since. One persistent myth falsely claims the Commonwealth of Kentucky trademarked the state’s name and forced the company to pay licensing fees. Another urban legend alleged KFC was breeding…
The only thing that got ripped was this guy’s rep. Washington Wizards star Trae Young’s magic seemed to fizzle Saturday, when he failed miserably while trying to tear apart a Jalen Brunson jersey during a stunt appearance in Midtown and wound up getting torn up himself on the internet. The…
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A CUNY professor is one of the leaders of the Democratic Socialists of America’s emerging paramilitary wing — which held a rare training session in NYC this week. Walter Lucken IV is an assistant professor of English at Queens College who made $105,000 on the taxpayer’s dime last year, but…
Rucker Park in Harlem, New York, has seen its fair share of iconic pickup basketball games. Saturday marks the 24th anniversary of Lakers great Kobe Bryant showing up at Rucker Park to play pickup games against fans. The anniversary of Bryant at Rucker Park came right after he won his…
Britney Spears’ 19-year-old son, Jayden James, is weighing in on viral conspiracy theories that the pop star had been cloned. “I hop on TikTok and I see this one video that has 1.2 million likes, and the caption is like, ‘The biggest theory ever: Is Britney Spears still alive?’” Jayden…
Rapper Boosie BadAzz is demanding a refund from a lobbying firm that failed to deliver a pardon from President Trump. The Louisiana rapper approached Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl of JM Burkman & Associates in September 2025 and paid them $600,000 to secure a pardon from President Trump for federal gun charges…
Produce giant Taylor Farms has released a full list of recalled products after a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people in five states. The company has voluntarily removed all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the US market “because it has the potential to be contaminated with Cyclospora,” according…
Sandy Brondello is apologizing after facing the heat for a controversial comment she was caught making about Dream star Angel Reese. During Atlanta’s 111-92 win over Brondello’s Tempo on Friday night, the Toronto head coach was heard calling Reese a “protected species” after the bench boss disagreed with a foul…
Bunnie Xo is getting settled into her lavish new pad on the heels of her divorce from country singer Jelly Roll. “Matt seeing the new house for the first time,” Bunnie, 46, wrote via Instagram on Friday, July 17, sharing footage of her pal checking out her new digs. As…
Gov. Gavin Newsom quietly released the long-sought contract for California’s controversial no-bid diaper deal with a nonprofit tied to his wife late Friday night — after months of resisting calls from reporters to make the document public. The California Department of Health Care Access and Information posted the $6.2 million…
That guilt-free treat may not be as innocent as it seems. A new study suggests that alternative sweeteners commonly found in sugar-free and low-calorie foods and beverages may interfere with the growth of bacteria that help keep the gut healthy. But the effects aren’t always straightforward. Researchers found more than…
The Knicks are hoping to bring in another big man. But they’ll have to wait at least another 48 hours to see if they’ve landed one. The Knicks and Moussa Cisse have agreed to a two-year offer sheet, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Saturday. Since Cisse, a 6-foot-11 center, is a…
Steven McBee Jr. admits he felt a nudge from his loved ones to settle down with Allie Eklund before their split earlier this year. “Inherently, there’s a little bit of pressure because my family is who I hang out with,” Steven, 33, exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, July 16.…
Iran killed two US service members defending against a wave of Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan on Friday — with a third member MIA, US Central Command announced Saturday. “On July 17, two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)…
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Gov. Kathy Hochul caved to Democrat socialists when she made New York the first state to stop construction of large data centers, critics told The Post. Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday enacting a one-year statewide moratorium on new “hyperscale” data centers that need at least 50 megawatts of power…
America is slimming down — one shot at a time. The number of US adults turning to blockbuster GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss has hit a record high, nearly quadrupling in just two years. Now, the shift is showing up on the scale, with national obesity…
SOUTHPORT, England — There was still a buzz around Royal Birkdale on Saturday about the Bryson DeChambeau saga that played out late into the night Friday. As tournament officials were sorting out the two-shot penalty assessed to DeChambeau for improving the lie of his ball, swing path and stance on…
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