Ben Rice took another step Friday in proving his value in the big leagues. At the start of the season, the Yankees were hesitant to use him against left-handed pitchers, often leaving the catcher-turned-first baseman out of the lineup. However, he continued to make his case to the Yankees that he can be matched up against anyone when he ripped a fifth home run of the season off a lefty in the Bombers’ 7-2 win over the Orioles. In the bottom of the second inning, Rice hit a three-run blast off Cade Povich to give the Yankees an early 5-1…
The Justice Department announced charges Friday against four noncitizens in New Jersey in connection with illegally voting in federal elections and making false statements while applying for US citizenship. Liberian national David Neewilly, 73, of Atlantic County; Jamaican national Jacenth Beadle Exum, 70, of Bergen County; Israeli national Idan Choresh,…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — In the week since becoming the Mets’ starting shortstop, Ronny Mauricio struck a familiar chord by striking out a lot. In his first at-bat against the Angels on Friday, he adjusted the script by hitting into an inning-ending double play. But the Mets keep returning to Mauricio…
Police are investigating a new allegation made about Noah Beck‘s sister Haley Beck. The Peoria Police Department in Arizona confirmed to Us Weekly on Friday, May 1, that they are “looking into” accusations about a possible inappropriate relationship between Haley, 27, and a second student. Authorities also stated it’s based…
RJ Barrett did the Tyrese Haliburton. And Haliburton noticed. During Game 6 between the Raptors and Cavaliers on Friday night, the score was 110-109 as No. 5 seed Toronto, with its season on the line, scrambled on its potentially final possession at home against No. 4 seed Cleveland. Scottie Barnes…
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A Wyoming city councilman is facing backlash after posting a comment suggesting the state should “hang bad judges” in response to a court ruling on abortion, later insisting the remark was “not a threat.” State Rep. Mike Yin, a Democrat, shared a post from Wyoming Public Radio & Media on Facebook regarding…
The Orioles will be without one of their top bullpen arms for the near future. Ahead of their 7-2 loss to the Yankees on Friday, the Orioles placed right-hander Ryan Helsley on the 15-Day injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow. The extent of Helsley’s injury remains unclear,…
Brooke Hogan shut down rumors that she has a “thing” with her married HGTV costar Scott McGillivray. “People looooove to speculate,” Hogan, 37, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, April 29. “There’s been a lot of people commenting on posts of me and Scott suggesting we have a ‘thing’ going on.…
Turning Point USA ripped Vivian Kubrick, the daughter of legendary director Stanley Kubrick, on Friday for posting an unhinged social media rant against Erika Kirk. “Who even is this woman?” a TPUSA rep clapped back. “I’ve heard of her father, but I had to look her up and what a…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — A.J. Minter returned to Queens during the Mets’ last homestand to work out in front of team officials. The next time his teammates see him, he is expected to be an active player. The lefty reliever’s minor league rehab assignment is set to expire Thursday, so Minter…
Barbie Ferreira revealed all the cosmetic procedures she has — and hasn’t — tried. Ferreira, 29, opened up about getting work done during a Friday, May 1, episode of the “In Your Dreams” podcast. While discussing turning 30, Ferreira got candid about doing “things” she’s never tried before, including using…
A top political firm tied to Gov. Gavin Newsom is working to funnel union cash into Xavier Becerra’s bid for governor — cementing the dark horse Dem as frontrunner even as he’s dogged by a Sacramento scandal involving his former aide. Bearstar Strategies, longtime consultants for Newsom, are leading an…
Just after Pete Alonso said that he found his start to the season to be “disappointing,” he let it rip in his first at-bat back in New York City on Friday night. In the top of the second inning on a 1-1 pitch, Alonso launched a ball to 367 feet…
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President Trump on Friday addressed seniors at The Villages in Florida and touted his second-term achievements that have made life more affordable for those in their golden years. “I’m much, much younger than the people in this room, but I feel I can relate to you anyway,” the 79-year-old president…
Prime Video is celebrating the first weekend of May by adding new movies depicting car races, fancy parties and murders. What’s not to like? At the top of Watch With Us’ binge list is Rush, a thrilling sports biopic starring Chris Hemsworth, Olivia Wilde and a bunch of vintage cars.…
Taxpayer funded pro-illegal immigration groups are demanding millions of dollars from LA residents to help them attack ICE and fund day laborer hubs near Home Depot sites. The groups are already getting $1-million-a-year from LA City Council, and are now demanding a $2-million-a-year funding increase to help them fight against ICE…
GameStop is preparing an offer for eBay as CEO Ryan Cohen pursues plans to boost the struggling videogame retailer’s market value more than tenfold, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Shares of eBay, which has a market capitalization of about $46 billion, jumped about 10% in extended trading. GameStop gained 7%. The company…
It’s a development most didn’t see coming. Entering the postseason, it seemed a lock that the Knicks would face the Celtics in the second round as long as they got through the Hawks. But now, the Celtics and 76ers are set for a Game 7 — Saturday in Boston —…
Jason Aldean is sharing his No. 1 tip for maintaining a healthy marriage with wife Brittany Aldean. “I just think that sometimes you realize that you’re just not always going to see eye-to-eye on things,” Jason, 49, told Fox News Digital in an interview published on Tuesday, April 28. “There…
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt took aim at his rival in the race after she griped about the former reality TV star filming a campaign ad in front of her house. His rebuke came after socialist City Councilmember Nithya Raman complained about the 30-second spot, in which Pratt called…
Some say AI is going to deliver us to utopia. Others say it’s going to take over the world and hasten the extinction of humanity. But professor Glenn Harlan Reynolds argues the biggest threat posed by AI will be its seductive capabilities. “You don’t have to have a 12,000 IQ…
Fans have been treated to not one, but two versions of Hawaii Five-0 over the years — and for many viewers the revamped version was just as good as the original. The original Hawaii Five-0 premiered in 1968 and ran until 1980. The show followed an elite branch of the…
It’s good to be king. King Charles III touted the special US-UK bond and championed a “new era” for the two allies during a rousing speech before Congress on Tuesday as part of his state visit. The king managed to woo Republicans and Democrats alike with his dry humor, respect…
Juan Soto is dealing with left forearm tightness, and it would be easy to fear the worst in what’s been a train wreck of a Mets season. And one game in which the Mets offense finally awoke — for one inning, anyway — and a home run from Soto were…
Less than a week after he was surprisingly not selected during the 2026 NFL Draft, former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia has agreed to a three-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens. The news comes a day after Pavia, 24, was invited to attend the Ravens’ rookie minicamp alongside former UConn quarterback…
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer welcomed King Charles III to Capitol Hill Tuesday with a large bandage covering about half his forehead. The New York Democrat was first seen with the bandage – and a small abrasion just below it – Monday on the Senate floor.The senator said he suffered…
There they are. There are the real Knicks. The best version of these Knicks. The Knicks that had gone missing in the middle of the series. They had spent the past few days talking about the need to recreate the sense of “desperation” and “urgency” they played with when trailing…
Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on April 28, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • Taylor Frankie Paul reconnects with Doug Mason: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star is “trying to make it work” with Bachelorette contestant Doug Mason,…
Calls are growing for California’s high-speed rail to be abandoned completely after revelations the estimated cost of completing Gavin Newsom’s fantasy train project has ballooned to a staggering $231 billion. The latest cost revisions for the project — revealed during a Senate Transportation Committee meeting — left lawmakers fuming after…
ARLINGTON, Texas – George Lombard Jr. is suddenly on the doorstep of the big leagues. The Yankees have promoted their top prospect to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, a source confirmed on Tuesday night, after he crushed the first month of the season at Double-A Somerset. Lombard, who turns 21 on June 2,…
Kirsten Storms and Brandon Barash are entangled in a legal battle over custody of their daughter Harper Rose. Storms and Barash fell in love while working together on General Hospital. They tied the knot in 2013 and welcomed Harper Rose the following year. Their romance came to an end in…
King Charles III presented President Trump with the bell from the HMS Trump – a World War II-era British submarine – at the White House state dinner Tuesday. “May it stand as a testimony to our nation’s shared history and shining future,” the King said. “And should you ever need…
The Mets offensive stats read like a hitting coach’s worst nightmare: fewest runs scored in the majors, as well as the lowest on-base percentage, slugging percentage and OPS, entering play Tuesday. After being swept in a doubleheader by the Rockies on Sunday, when the Mets scored one run, Carlos Mendoza…
University of Georgia football radio broadcaster Scott Howard took to social media following the announcement that he has been replaced after 18 years in the role. “Thank you to everyone for all the messages. Didn’t know that many people had my number 😳,” Howard posted via X on Friday, April…
A national coalition of more than 100 organizations, including teachers unions and lawmakers, is pushing for a federal $25 minimum wage bill. Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., and Rep. Analilia Mejia, D-N.J., on Tuesday introduced the Living Wage for All Act — a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to…
Citadel founder Ken Griffin is escalating his feud with New York City’s mayor across the Atlantic, announcing Tuesday he will bypass City Hall and meet directly with Gov. Kathy Hochul later this week to discuss the state’s economic climate. Speaking at a global financial summit in Oslo, the 57-year-old hedge…
You can never boil things down this simply, of course, but the first four games of this Hawks-Knicks first-round series have followed a reliable blueprint in one way. The Knicks won two of those games, Game 1 and Game 4. In Game 1, Mitchell Robinson was a plus-5 for his…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Sarah Pidgeon’s time playing Carolyn Bessette Kennedy will forever be immortalized on our TV screens — and, apparently, in her purse. The actress admitted that she stole a few props from…
Former FBI Director James Comey issued a defiant statement in response to his federal indictment Tuesday for allegedly threatening to kill President Trump. In a video statement published on his Substack, Comey said after an earlier indictment had been thrown out on procedural grounds that Trump’s Department of Justice was…
Piccorini Morini, a sort of 2.0 version of Soho’s now shuttered and beloved Osteria Morini eatery on Lafayette St., will launch this June in Nolita, Side Dish can exclusively reveal. The ground floor space, at The Nolitan Hotel, 40 Kenmare, will house a “design forward” Italian eatery, with fresh pasta, curated…
Elon Musk took the stand as the high-profile trial over the future of OpenAI kicked off on Tuesday — claiming that CEO Sam Altman took control of a group founded as a “charity” and improperly morphed it into a money-minting corporate juggernaut. “They’re going to make this case seem complicated…
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