Thereâs a common idiom that most NBA players follow when it comes to the league’s best players: Donât poke the bear. But when it came to Luka Doncic on Wednesday night during the Lakersâ season-opening blowout win over the Warriors at Crypto.com Arena, Yaxel Lendeborg not only poked the bear, but ignited a barrage of chirping late in the second quarter. And the Slovenian superstar made it clear that whatever the Warriors rookie said was out of bounds. âHe was talking crazy,â Doncic said. The trash talk started when the Lakers 6-foot-8 guard picked up a shooting foul against Lendeborg…
A Democratic organizer was fired after he alleged that Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is accepting overseas campaign contributions, potentially in violation of federal law. “You know, [El-Sayed] has people from overseas that donate to him,” Abdoul Beckwith told an undercover O’Keefe Media Group reporter, who was surreptitiously filming their…
With just under six minutes remaining on Wednesday night, Walker Kessler walked toward the Lakers bench, his jersey drenched in sweat, his left knee bloodied and bruised, his work finished. At that moment more than 18,000 fans inside Crypto.com Arena rose to their collective feet to give the new Lakers…
Credit: Michelle Watt/Bravo Venita Aspen Venita Aspen joined Southern Charm during season 7 in 2020 as a “friend” of the group before becoming a full-time cast member the next season. She introduced fans to her boyfriend Manny during season 9, which aired in 2023. “In my heart, I feel like…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court rebuffed the Trump administration’s emergency petition to immediately revive its restrictions on transgender treatment for inmates in federal prisons on Wednesday. President Trump’s team had requested the high court stay a lower court ruling blocking that policy from taking effect while litigation over it plays…
Kansas Democrat Adam Hamilton admitted during a testy Senate debate Wednesday night that he made a “mistake” by failing to bar a volunteer accused of sexual abuse in 2005 from a retreat where he allegedly abused another boy. Hamilton, a Methodist pastor who runs Kansas’ largest church, is facing late-campaign…
There’s dedication to the job, and then there’s Kenny McClendon’s dedication to the role of defensive coordinator. McClendon took over the DC role in the second half of a Colorado State loss to Oregon State on Oct. 3 and has been hard at work since then, to the point that…
Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Some sneaker styles come and go, but Hilary Duff reminded Us why this retro pair isn’t going anywhere. The actress stepped out in a classic black-and-white pair, giving her casual workout outfit…
President Trump was interrupted by at least 12 hecklers — two of whom were assaulted on-camera by outraged rally-goers Wednesday night in South Carolina, with the commander in chief praising an older supporter for beating a protester near the stage. “Who’s the guy that threw the punch? You are!” Trump…
The British government on Wednesday green-lit a long-stalled drilling project in the North Sea – a win for the oil industry and President Trump, who has urged UK leaders to ramp up drilling. Prime Minister Andy Burnham called it a “pragmatic” decision, saying the Jackdaw field off the coast of…
ATLANTA — Angel Reese had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 on Wednesday night and take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals. Rhyne Howard added 16 points and Naz Hillmon had 15 for the Dream, who host Game 4…
Charles Harrison was remembered by his former teacher as “respectful” and someone who “was always smiling” before his wife, Metallica Rose Harrison, allegedly killed him and their son, Tristan, during a family trip to the Great Wolf Lodge. Retired English teacher Kelli Krieger, who taught Charles, 36, when he attended…
The Trump administration moved Wednesday to end its legal fight to overhaul a popular student loan forgiveness program. The Department of Justice appealed after federal judges ruled in June in favor of advocates who said the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program risked becoming a tool for political retribution. But it…
A popular Southern California bakery is cooking up something big. Los Angeles-based Porto’s Bakery and Café is bringing its sought-after Cuban pastries to the Inland Empire with a new location in Ontario, California, the burgeoning brand announced this week. The sprawling, 50,000-square-foot location will stretch across three buildings and include…
Seven Rangers players were at the Garden on Tuesday, taking in the scene as the Knicks received rings and raised a banner for their championship, and for his group, head coach Mike Sullivan said, an event like that can be inspiring. Vladislav Gavrikov, Sean Durzi, Alexis Lafrenière, Will Cuylle, Noah…
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Ezra Frech shared a heartbreaking story of his teenage crush making an insensitive comment about his hand. “One time I put my arm around some girl that I liked, and she went and told everybody, ‘Ezra put his creepy hand around me,’” Frech, 21, remembered on…
A fast start for either of the last two tanking Nets teams would’ve been a disaster. But for a franchise finally trying to win, now it’s the goal. Maybe even the expectation. Expectations that started with Wednesday night’s opener against visiting Charlotte. “It’s about us setting the tone, how we…
Michaella Giorgio can sympathize with her Love Is Blind fiancé Rob Feeley’s mom having doubts about the experiment. “I can understand her perspective. This is a huge deal,” Michaella, 35, exclusively told Us about her future mother-in-law’s feelings about the Netflix show. “Marriage is a really big choice.” She continued,…
Michigan Senate hopeful Mike Rogers torched his Democratic opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, during their debate Wednesday over his alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. Rogers, a former Republican congressman and retired FBI agent, brought up an open letter to the terror group that El-Sayed reportedly signed in 2012 â and refused…
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger announced his latest book, billed as “the candid inside story of the sometimes bumpy, never boring journey.” The 75-year-old exec had the top role at the House of Mouse for 15 years ending in 2020 â an era that was widely considered highly profitable and…
He’s not Zucking around. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg held detailed negotiations with the tech giant’s board of directors about moving out of California if the state passes Prop. 40, a 5% wealth tax on billionaires — which could force him to liquidate huge chunks of stock, according to a new…
Bills defensive back Sam Franklin Jr. has been suspended for one game for a spitting incident that occurred during the Week 6 win over the Raiders, making him the second Buffalo player suspended for the same act. Franklin will be banned for one game without pay over the incident that…
Charli D’Amelio is addressing rumors of a feud between her and her family, including sister Dixie D’Amelio. “I mean, that’s my sister,” Charli, 22, told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published on Wednesday, October 21. “I’m going to love her till the day I die. But there are times…
Shohei Ohtani has taken another step forward in his recovery from right arm and left knee injuries. On Saturday afternoon, the two-way star did base-running drills on the field during Dodgers batting practice — and began taking simulated at-bats against the team’s Trajekt Arc pitching machine behind the scenes in…
Ed Sheeran’s Saturday, September 19, Loop Tour concert in Philadelphia will feature a major change as the singer continues to face backlash. The show will begin promptly at 8:00 p.m. ET, per Ticketmaster, three hours after it was initially scheduled to begin. The concert was previously scheduled to start at…
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The birthplace of college football looked like it might also mark the resting place of USC’s season. The Trojans would play more games regardless of what happened Saturday, of course, but would there really be any coming back from a loss to winless Rutgers? Some late perseverance…
Nicki Minaj is addressing criticism the rapper has received over her steadfast support of President Donald Trump and his administration. “I am honored to be able to have an opportunity to work with this administration and to work with President Trump. He has inspired many people, not just me. And…
Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence accessed the protected systems of three real companies while undergoing a cybersecurity test, including one instance in which the model repeatedly guessed passwords until it gained access. According to The Wall Street Journal, the incidents took place in May and mark the first known examples of…
It’s fair for Ole Miss fans to harbor hostility toward LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin. Kiffin left Ole Miss for LSU after leading the Rebels to an 11-1 regular-season record. He did so just a few weeks before Ole Miss appeared in the College Football Playoff. Ole Miss fans…
Bill Belichick once again had the support of his No. 1 cheerleader, girlfriend Jordon Hudson, at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill’s Saturday, September 19, football game. Hudson, 25, was spotted arriving at Clemson’s stadium for the ACC matchup, per social media footage. Clearly rooting for the Tar…
No one expects the Warriors to be NBA champions next season. So, will it be a wasted season? Far from it. Not everything can be judged by whether the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy is hoisted in June. The Warriors are playing for so much more than a champagne bath. They’re…
The late Princess Diana’s brother, Earl Charles Spencer, is looking back at how her two sons’ grieved her tragic death at age 36. “I do sometimes wonder with the situation, if I can call it that, … how much it is connected to this very sad time,” Charles, 62, told…
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted lefty leaders from across the globe on Saturday to kick off a three-day summit pushing progressive agenda items like dealing with climate change. Mamdani delivered opening remarks at the Urban 20 Summit in New York City, where he and other mayors discussed “practical solutions” to…
Third-year Jets cornerback and special teams ace Qwan’tez Stiggers covers some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: What’s different about this Jets team? A: We brought a lot of guys in that can help us win. We just want to win. I want to see this organization win. I…
Nearly a third of U.S. adults have already slept apart from a partner to get better rest, and “sleep divorce” is fast becoming shorthand for a choice millions of couples are quietly weighing. Whether it protects your rest, your relationship or just your mornings depends on details researchers are still…
A benches-clearing brawl in an Atlanta-area high school football game resulted in the arrest of a former coach. Emardre Brown, a former volunteer coach at Therrell High School, was released on a $2,500 bond after allegedly assaulting two players on the opposing team during a game last week at Temple…
Before Sweet Magnolias‘ shocking cancellation, showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson exclusively revealed what would have happened in season 6. News broke on Friday, September 18, that Netflix chose not to renew Sweet Magnolias in favor of working again with Anderson — and star JoAnna Garcia Swisher — in a new series…
President Trump announced he was creating a new “AI Force” and designating a new AI “czar” Saturday to keep the industry from engaging in bad practices – after doubling down that fears of AI superintelligence are just another “hoax.” Trump compared a brewing panic over AI to a series of…
It took autonomous aviation to new heights…and lengths. A single-engine prop Cessna Caravan soared into the record books after becoming the first autonomous airplane to complete a cross-country flight across the US. “This journey across America offers a glimpse into a new era of aviation,” declared JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and…
Sometimes medical advice goes in one ear and out the other. We chug our beloved hot morning beverage of choice, potentially putting our throats at risk for long-term tissue damage. And who among us hasn’t picked a booger, even though it can irritate the sensitive lining of the nose, trigger…
The 2026 season could end up being Sonny Gray’s last. The veteran right-hander, who turns 37 in November, has not committed to pitching in 2027 and recently told The Boston Globe he would retire “in a heartbeat” if his family wanted him to do so. Boston reportedly is taking the…
Ryan Murphy‘s Netflix series Monster has been called into question in the past for inaccuracies about its subjects — but what did the show get wrong about Lizzie Borden‘s case? The first season, which debuted in 2022, featured Evan Peters as serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. Monster, which also starred Niecy…
A NORAD F-16 fighter jet intercepted a general aviation aircraft flying over Camp David’s restricted air space Saturday morning — and briefly caused a stir with the president in town. President Trump flew to the presidential retreat in Maryland’s Catoctin mountains Friday night, and is set to remain there through…
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Former Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin took a swipe at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Wednesday…
