WASHINGTON — Melania Trump will announce a new round of scholarships for foster children on Thursday, partnering with IndyCar to bring new opportunities to those in need. The sanctioning body for US auto racing will team up with the Trump administration, and Indiana and Purdue universities to fund the investments, joining 24 other schools around the country. To mark the occasion, IndyCar designed a custom red, white and blue helmet for the first lady, embossed with her name and the names of her “Be Best” and “Fostering the Future” programs. “Only 3% of individuals in foster care in the United…
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…
Those who take oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, such as Wegovy tablets, are advised not to take the medication with morning coffee or tea. According to FDA prescribing information, Wegovy tablets should be taken on an empty stomach with up to 4 ounces of water — and no other liquids. Patients…
LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil did little on Wednesday to quell the ire over the league’s reported issues of paying vendors and contractors for work they’ve done when he responded to a recent report about the payments. Fresh Tape Media founder Jared Kleinstein had responded to a report by Front…
Hayden Panettiere posed for what would be her final PETA campaign mere weeks before her shocking death at age 36. On Tuesday, August 18, PETA unveiled a new promo video Panettiere filmed in the final weeks of her life to protest the captivity of whales, dolphins and other marine life…
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,…
Two Tennessee college athletes were killed and seven others injured when a reckless driver crashed into a cycling team during their training ride Wednesday morning. Milligan University sophomores Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers were part of an 11-cyclist training session when they were allegedly struck by 69-year-old John Benfield just…
Holly Robinson Peete is backing Gayle King after the morning show host called out Hayden Panettiere’s estranged mom, Lesley Vogel, following her statement on the actress’ death. “She’s not wrong,” Peete, 61, wrote via X on Wednesday, August 19, alongside a link to a story about King’s remarks in which…
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…
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…
Harry Jowsey isn’t concerned about what will be said at the Let’s Marry Harry reunion. “I’m not worried about anything,” Harry, 29, said during a Wednesday, August 19, episode of Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast. “Whatever they want to say or whatever they feel called to say, I would…
An unhinged Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to travel to Washington, DC, to “put a bullet” in US Attorney Jeanine Pirro‘s head. Daniel Kretsinger, of Hauppauge, New York, posted two vile and menacing videos to X on June 30, threatening violence against Pirro and further suggesting…
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…
SEATTLE — If a reset was what the Giants were looking for, they couldn’t have asked for more than the way they began the second half Friday against the Mariners. Jung Hoo Lee led a hit parade, Bryce Eldridge and Willy Adames provided the power and Landen Roupp mowed through…
Get a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on July 17, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Ariana Grande and former dancer Ricky Alvarez have rekindled their romance and are “the real deal“, a source tells Us. The insider stressed that…
WWE stars Jacob Fatu and Joe Hendry took part in a children’s art class on Friday with a nonprofit to support cancer patients. The two wrestlers teamed up with Red Door Community and a group of kids affected by cancer in a caricature workshop. The organization also held a raffle…
A photo of a 20-year-old Lionel Messi holding Spanish soccer star Lamine Yamal as a baby has resurfaced in the days before the two face each other in one of the biggest matches of their lives. Barcelona-based photographer Joan Monfort took the famous picture in 2007 as part of a…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has no shot at winning the Democratic presidential nomination if she decides to run in 2028, according to veteran political strategist James Carville. The 81-year-old pundit argued the “Squad” congresswoman’s politics are too far-left for Democratic presidential primary voters, who have historically backed more moderate candidates. …
Airlines are warning that changes to existing practices around Daylight Saving Time (DST) would have a major impact on the industry and that changes would need to be implemented over time to account for challenges it would create for scheduling. Airlines for America (A4A), a trade group that represents leading air…
Fernando Mendoza is the future for the Las Vegas Raiders. But whether it will be in the immediate future is unknown. According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, he believes that if Mendoza plays well early on, he could force the Raiders to make him their starting quarterback next season. “We…
Tia Mowry and her ex-husband, Cory Hardrict, have adjusted the terms of their custody agreement for their two children. Mowry, 48, and Hardrict, 46, agreed that they will not enter one another’s home except upon invitation or for a scheduled custody exchange, according to new court documents obtained by Us…
Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Pass sparked an unlikely political firestorm after conservatives applauded the restaurant’s photo ID requirement, arguing the policy is stricter than voting laws in some Democrat-led states. “Olive Garden requires ID to use their never ending pasta pass but most Democrat run states don’t require your ID to vote. So in…
On Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium, all eyes will be on Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, but the World Cup Final could be decided by the two people standing in the center of the nets wearing gloves. Few World Cup finals have featured two goalkeepers who embody such dramatically different…
Tiger Woods‘ relationship with Vanessa Trump has quickly become a family affair — and her daughter Kai Trump is right in the middle of it. Rising golf star Kai, who is the eldest granddaughter of President Donald Trump, is the eldest child of Vanessa and ex-husband Donald Trump Jr. The…
Gov. Gavin Newsom will release his latest tax returns by the end of this month, ending weeks of mounting questions over why the California Democrat stopped disclosing the records after 2020, The Post has learned. “The remaining returns will be shared this month,” Newsom spokesperson Diana Crofts-Pelayo said in a…
Bill Belichick is confident in the direction of North Carolina’s football program. Belichick firmly believes that the Tar Heels are ready to take a step forward after a disappointing 4-8 season in his first year at the helm. “Overall as a football team, our culture, our program, our ability to…
As Patrick Mahomes gears up to play his 10th season in Kansas City with Travis Kelce, the Chiefs quarterback reflected on what makes his superstar tight end so special. “Obviously he has the physical gifts; to go out there and be that size with that speed and elusiveness and catch…
Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, called the investigation targeting the couple a “fishing expedition” in an awkward interview Friday — her first extended comments on the subject since the Democratic governor dropped news in June of a bombshell federal probe. At one point, the feminist filmmaker seemed flustered…
The Ravens are bolstering their offensive line. Former Browns center Ethan Pocic signed a one-year deal with Baltimore, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday. His contract has a maximum value of $4.5 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Pocic comes to Baltimore with a chance to replace ex-Ravens center Tyler…
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WASHINGTON — The highest-ranking woman in the House of Representatives is calling for a “bright-line rule” prohibiting lawmakers from having sexual relationships with congressional staff after The Post revealed Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) slept with at least two aides to Texas Democrats. Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), chairwoman of the House…
NEW YORK — The Dodgers’ expectation is for Shohei Ohtani to make his next pitching start on Wednesday in Philadelphia, manager Dave Roberts said, setting a soft target for his two-way star to return to the mound following treatment he received on his knee during the All-Star break. On Thursday,…
Tom Holland made a rare comment about his marriage to Zendaya while poking fun at a romantic dynamic in their new film, The Odyssey During a cast interview with Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Robert Pattinson for Wired, Holland, 30, read a question off of a card asking, “Did Athena…
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