Vetting errors were found in 40% of asylum applications for Afghan migrants who entered the US following the Biden administration’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) inspector general report released Monday. The DHS watchdog’s review of a sample of 678 asylum applications from Afghans who resettled in the US under the Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) program found 303 missing aliases, 23 missing security checks and more than 150 other documentation issues. “The prevalence and type of errors suggest US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may have missed opportunities to potentially link names provided by…
Oddmakers project the Nets will win fewer than 25 games. The delusionally confident Nets think they can win twice that many. They’ve set it as a goal, talking about it privately and now publicly. “That’s the goal from Day 1. We said our goal is to get 50 wins,” Terance…
Al Roker has a reasonable explanation for his sudden, mid-show exit from the Today show on Monday, September 28. “Well, I got out of the Today show early because I’ve got jury duty,” the weatherman, 72, said in a Monday Instagram video. “It’s everybody’s civic duty to do your duty.…
When the Yankees faced a Red Sox lefty in Game 1 of the AL wild-card series last year, Aaron Boone sent Jazz Chisholm Jr. to the bench, much to his chagrin. History could repeat itself Tuesday night, with Boone having to decide whether to start the left-handed hitting Chisholm or…
RAYE has broken her silence over rumors she’s dating Michael B. Jordan one month after they were spotted together. “I’m technically not allowed to talk about it because I might get in trouble,” the British singer, 28, told Extra on Sunday, September 27, when asked about her and Jordan’s upcoming…
President Trump’s Department of Education announced Monday that it has scrapped Biden-era Title IX rules that strengthened protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity at schools and universities that receive federal funding. The rules formally rescind regulations put in place by the Biden administration that also expanded the definition…
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson gave Morgan Stanley a big “howdy!” on Monday, blasting out an announcement that makes the banking giant’s expansion into the heart of Texas official. The move, first reported by The Post, marks another vote of no confidence in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s tax-and-spend agenda…
MINNEAPOLIS — Sabrina Ionescu splashed a 3 and then flashed a smile at the Target Center crowd late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s win. The beauty in Ionescu’s game is her relentless belief that the next shot will go in, regardless of how the game went up to that…
Hayden Panettiere‘s ex Wladimir Klitschko has filed for temporary guardianship of their daughter, Kaya, following the actress’ death. According to court documents obtained by Us, Klitschko, 50, submitted paperwork on September 24 to be the temporary guardian over Kaya’s estate. Kaya, 11, is the sole inheritor of her late mother’s…
WASHINGTON — The Senate overwhelmingly passed a sweeping bill regulating college sports Monday, bringing Congress closer than ever before to enacting national standards around where — and for how much — intercollegiate athletes play. The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, approved in a 77-22 vote, grants the National Collegiate Athletic…
Buc-ee up! Popular travel stop Buc-ee’s has opened its closest location to California yet, giving West-Coasters their first taste of the fast-growing convenience store. Buc-ee’s has locations across most of the southern US, but chain has recently expanded west to Goodyear, Arizona with a massive new travel center. Sign up…
The USC Trojans football team doesn’t face the LSU Tigers this season. If they did, the Kiffin family might have to make some tough choices. This is because LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s youngest daughter Presley is a freshman in college and currently plays volleyball for USC. Lane Kiffin’s ex-wife, Layla,…
Sydney Sweeney knows how to take the perfect lingerie pic — and while apparently finding a way to pay homage to her serious boyfriend, Scooter Braun. Sweeney, 29, showed off her curves while modeling a black bra and matching underwear in a new launch for her lingerie brand, Syrn, on…
Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed took aim at football culture, questioning whether America’s most popular sport is “ethical,” according to a resurfaced audio clip posted online Monday by the Republican Party. In a 2023 podcast episode, the Michigan Democrat questioned whether American football could be considered “ethical” or “safe”…
A JPMorgan Chase executive told a gay employee to separate his “gay job” from his “day job” and warned him that “DEI is not going to save you” before the bank forced him to resign, a new discrimination lawsuit alleges. Brian Larson, a former senior associate in JPMorgan’s rotational Chase…
A wearable tech company’s boss will spend decades in prison for running a near-$2 million Ponzi scheme, duping investors with fabricated patent ownership, and fraudulently obtaining a federal business-relief loan during the pandemic. Michelle Bisnoff, CEO of Esos Rings Inc., began the scheme in 2017 by claiming ownership of patented…
The Goldman Sachs board of directors is quietly finalizing a succession plan that would elevate Chief Operating Officer John Waldron to chief executive, replacing David Solomon as early as next year, according to a report. The blueprint sees Waldron assuming the top job in late 2027 or 2028, the Wall…
Billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel dinged the Trump administration for having “not very smart” officials who are hindering the GOP’s chances in future elections, warning that they could be paving the way for a democratic socialist takeover. Thiel, who has close ties to the White House, also went into the…
The Los Angeles Rams avoided the worst-case scenario with starting cornerback Jaylen Watson, but they are still going to be without him for an extended period of time. Rams head coach Sean McVay revealed Monday that Watson suffered a dislocated right shoulder late in the first half of Sunday night’s…
While it’s been more than six years since Modern Family came to a close on TV, Julie Bowen still has a close bond with her former costars today. “You imagine spending 11 years of your life with a group of people and then not being with them,” Bowen, 56, exclusively…
WASHINGTON — There go his chances of having the Kennedy Center dedicated to him anytime soon. One-liner whiz Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) called for a new rule to ensure that politicians can’t have a building named after them until they are dead. “You can’t spend public money to promote yourself,”…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inner circle is plotting a string of coordinated smears on top New York CEOs, deploying the hard-left Hizzoner’s 200-strong “influencer army” to bash Big Apple business leaders and drum up support for his tax-and-spend agenda, The Post has learned. Two sources briefed on the matter said Mamdani’s…
OpenAI reportedly slammed the brakes on releasing its next-gen AI model after finding it was not trustworthy – the latest example of the artificial intelligence industry proceeding with caution amid growing doomer warnings about the tech. The company scrapped an October release for the product, known as GPT-6.1 Astra, after…
The Jets are just about done with training camp. Their final preseason game is Friday night against the Giants. Then they will cut their roster to 53 players on Sunday and shift into regular-season mode. With camp nearly over, it feels like a good time to check on how some…
The Blue Bloods cast are booked and busy lining up new projects after the hit CBS series came to a surprising end. Blue Bloods, which premiered in 2010, followed the lives of the Reagan family, many of whom worked for the NYPD under the leadership of NYC police commissioner Frank…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s decision to freeze her eggs is the clearest sign yet that the “Squad” congresswoman plans to run for president in 2028, conservative podcaster Michael Knowles argued on the latest episode of “Pod Force One.” Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), who has been meticulously documenting the entire process on her Instagram…
Faith in big tech companies and artificial intelligence is low, very low — just 15% of Americans trust AI companies to make decisions about the technology’s development and use per an Anthropic + YouGov poll from Dec. 2025. Many are understandably worried about the rise of AI will mean a…
The patient: A 41-year old man in IranThe symptoms: The man visited an outpatient clinic after a week of experiencing extreme discomfort during urination and pain above his pubic bone. His urine stream was weak, and he was unable to empty his bladder.What happened next: The patient told the doctors…
There have been plenty of moments this summer when Geno Smith looked shaky. Where questions about whether this unlikely second chance and improbable comeback story in Florham Park would actually work out seemed warranted. Where enough concerns materialized and then proceeded to stack against one preseason drive — a 7-for-7…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Meghan Markle is always stylish, but if there’s one department where the Duchess always shines, it’s her accessories. And while her jewelry often comes with price tags in the tens…
President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on childhood vaccines has generated a predictable and understandable debate around public health needs, parental autonomy and the scientific justifications for the directive. The order proposes, among other things, altering the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule and splitting up the combined MMR vaccine into multiple…
Bayonne’s Little League World Series title hopes have come to a close. The New Jersey squad’s run ended Tuesday evening with its 5-2 elimination game loss to West Side Little League of Hamilton, Ohio, in Williamsport, Pa., officially knocking Bayonne out of the tournament. Both starting pitchers kept the opposing…
Lifestyle influencer MacKenzie Smith has announced she is splitting from her pro surfer husband, Jeremy Johnston. “Jeremy and I have decided to end our marriage,” the Florida-based social media star, 39, shared via Instagram on Tuesday, August 25. “The past six months have been some of the hardest of my…
Eighteen pitchers in Mets history have concluded their first 10 major league starts with a sub-3.00 ERA. There have been rocket ships such as Tom Seaver (2.64), Nolan Ryan (2.80) and Matt Harvey (2.73). There is at least the making of a promising arm in Nolan McLean (2.16). There have…
My Life With The Walter Boys writer Jesikah Suggs has died following a battle with cancer. She was 32. Suggs’ family confirmed to Deadline on Tuesday, August 25, that the writer died at her home in Studio City, California, on August 18. She was diagnosed with breast cancer eight years…
The SEC is making its eligibility message clear: Once you turn pro you are not welcome back. In a meeting with league presidents, athletic directions, and chancellors, the premier collegiate conference decided to prohibit anyone who has previously declared for professional basketball and football. The policy — which was unanimously…
OutDaughtered stars Adam and Danielle Busby have opened up about homeschooling their 11-year-old quintuplets. “If you look at the statistics of homeschooled kids, they’re more adjusted to interactions,” Adam, 44, said on the Thursday, August 20, episode of the couple’s “More Than Reality” podcast. “Honestly, we know lots of homeschooled…
The Bengals and Ja’Marr Chase appear to have avoided the worst with the star wide receiver’s injury scare on Tuesday. The five-time Pro Bowler hurt his left knee and limped off the field during Cincinnati practice, but Chase said afterward he only suffered a slight hyperextension and does not expect…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! There’s never a bad time to dive into a fall wardrobe refresh, especially when you don’t have to pay full price. Nordstrom recently dropped prices on dozens of timeless wardrobe…
After more than a century in business, and countless wheels in motion, a Bay Area institution is closing up shop. Hank & Frank Bicycles, founded in 1925, announced this week that its final day of business will be August 31. According to the shop’s website, “This decision comes with full…
Christian Gonzalez will have to wait for his future. The star cornerback is headed into the Patriots’ final preseason without the long-term contract extension that’s been hanging over his head the past few months. Wednesday marked Gonzalez’s return to practice this week after what coach Mike Vrabel called a minor…
Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 25, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Country music icon Dolly Parton died peacefully in Nashville, her rep announced Tuesday, August 25. The singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist leaves behind a seven-decade…
Apple on Tuesday unveiled a more powerful Mac mini aimed at consumers looking to host AI agents remotely, marking what is likely the final product launch of Tim Cook’s tenure as CEO. The new mini, unveiled alongside a beefed-up Mac Studio, starts at $899 and comes with either Apple’s new M6 chip…
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