WASHINGTON — They’re a shady bunch. A California family that swindled $18 million in COVID-19 relief cash to splurge on various trappings — including a Harley-Davidson, diamonds and luxury homes — inspired a Senate crackdown on so-called “fraudster families.” Two of the family members, Richard Ayvazyan and his wife, Marietta Terabelian, cut off their ankle bracelets and ditched their three children via a goodbye note to flee the US after being convicted on fraud charges, before being caught in Montenegro. Years later, the saga inspired Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), who has led the Senate DOGE Caucus, to push for legislation cutting off…
Hayden Panettiere’s Nashville costar Jonathan Jackson opened up about his “shock and grief” over her death at age 36. “I have no words to express the loss of our beloved Hayden,” Jackson, 44, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, August 19. “She had such a bright light within her. She was…
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,…
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow is ready to return. The All-Star made his final rehab start Wednesday night for the Oklahoma City Comets and was absolutely filthy on the mound. Glasnow retired 16-of-18 batters, including a consecutive stretch of 11 hitters. The right-hander tossed 5.1 innings, allowing one run…
Meghan McCain made it clear she will not miss Prince Harry and Meghan Markle when they relocate from California to the U.K. “One thing about Americans is we can see through bulls*** and we don’t like entitled grifters,” McCain, 41, tweeted on Wednesday, August 19. “They could never hack it…
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…
Republican Anthony Constantino holds a comfortable 10 point lead over his Democratic rival in the race to succeed retiring GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik in upstate New York, according to a new poll. Constantino, a pro-President Trump businessman, leads dairy farmer Blake Gendebien 50% to 40%, with 10% unsure, in the…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
President Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Canada Friday after the northern neighbor’s raging wildfires caused hazardous air quality from Minnesota to North Carolina. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis “We are holding Canada responsible for the fact…
Major stock indexes fell Friday to wrap up a losing week, with shares of chipmakers plunging on mounting AI threats from China and renewed fighting in the Middle East. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 380 points, or 0.7%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq plunged 1% and 1.4%, respectively,…
Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan turned profanity into progress. The formerly close friends and basketball rivals were not on speaking terms for nearly 15 years after Barkley criticized Jordan’s ownership of the Charlotte Bobcats, but the two reconciled in April as mutual friend — and ex-MLB star — Vince Coleman…
Dylan Sprouse finally set the record straight about whether he tackled an alleged home intruder on his and wife Barbara Palvin’s property earlier this year. “I never tackled the guy,” the Suite Life of Zack & Cody alum, 33, admitted on the Tuesday, July 14, episode of the “Wildmen” podcast.…
President Trump urged the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister to run for a full six-year term later this year after meeting with her in the Oval Office. Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC), 62, assumed her brother’s seat on Tuesday — and Trump’s endorsement would likely ensure her victory in the…
An Ohio man and a Michigan couple who recently ate at Taco Bell are among the first victims to sue over the cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and caused explosive diarrhea. The Ohio man allegedly got sick after three June meals at the eatery, while the Michiganders said they…
Aunt Flo has arrived — and this time, she’s bringing a beverage cart. Period-friendly drinks have flooded the wellness world, with brands promising their specially formulated concoctions can help take the edge off that time of the month. The Cycle, for instance, sells two canned drinks it markets as supporting…
Drama with Bryson DeChambeau has started to materialize at the British Open. DeChambeau, who finished the second round at 7-under and one shot back of the lead, was assessed a two-stroke penalty for improving his lie on the fifth hole — and, according to lip readers on social media, appeared…
Travis Kelce is getting ready for another season with the Kansas City Chiefs — weeks after his and Taylor Swift‘s wedding. Kelce, 36, was photographed returning to training in Florida on Thursday, July 16. He wore a black T-shirt and gray athletic shorts during the public outing, which came weeks…
A federal appeals court on Friday ruled that New Jersey’s assault-weapons law barring possession of semiautomatic rifles like AR-15s and large capacity magazines containing more than 10 rounds of ammunition is unconstitutional. The ruling by the Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals marked the first time a federal appeals…
Sweetgreen stock jumped 15% Friday, paring back a massive four-day slump, after regulators traced an explosive diarrhea outbreak back to Taco Bell restaurants – sparing the salad bowl chain’s reputation. The fast-casual salad chain – known for its so-called “slop bowls” – saw its stock soar as much as 21%…
Taylor Farms Fresh Foods, the produce supplier allegedly tied to a US outbreak of explosive-diarrhea-inducing cyclosporiasis, said Friday it is pulling back all of its iceberg lettuce from the suspected source in Mexico. “Based on information provided yesterday by the FDA, Taylor Farms de Mexico is voluntarily removing all iceberg…
Aaron Judge has started to see some healing in the stress fracture in his first right rib, but that’s about where the clarity ends for the Yankees and their superstar. While Judge insisted Friday that he’ll “definitely” return again this season, his timeline for a return hasn’t gotten any clearer.…
Kelly Clarkson is breaking down the meaning behind her new single, “I’d Be Lyin’.”. Clarkson, 44, released the song on Friday, July 17, singing about an interaction with a mystery person. “I’d be lyin’ if I said I do / You’re hearin’ only what you’re wantin’ to / I take…
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