WASHINGTON — Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico once delivered a sermon titled “God is not a Christian” as part of a fiery rebuke of conservatives whom the Democrat accused of trying to transform America into a theocracy. Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian and Texas state rep., admitted in his 2023 sermon that he is sometimes reluctant to share his faith, while warning, “There is a cancer on our religion.” “God is so much bigger than our human categories. God is not a Presbyterian. God is not a Christian. God is not a noun at all. God is a verb. God is not…
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Among the first institutions offering the payment options are Bellarmine University, Butler University, Kansas State University, Michigan State University and Texas Tech University, although more universities are expected to join later this year. Students and…
Just weeks after Sophie Cunningham’s remarks about transgender athletes placed the WNBA at the center of a political and cultural firestorm, the Fever guard had a plea. “I want to get back to basketball,” Cunningham told reporters earlier this month. So much of the WNBA conversation among casual sports fans…
Halle Berry brought fans along for her “magical” 60th birthday trip with her fiancé, Van Hunt, in Mexico. On Wednesday, August 19, the Oscar winner shared a carousel of intimate photos of her and Hunt, 56, sunbathing, sightseeing on a yacht and sharing some PDA in a private pool while…
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…
New York City’s hottest gym isn’t a gym at all. For decades, New Yorkers have turned the city’s urban clutter into makeshift workout equipment, especially for pullups. Whether scaffolding, subway rails or crosswalk lights, if they can hang from it, they’ll pull up on it. The tradition isn’t new. But…
We’re doing something a little different with the newsletter this week. With just a few weeks to go until the Islanders are back on the ice for training camp, Sports+ caught up with coach Pete DeBoer for a little over 20 minutes on the phone on Wednesday. Since we covered…
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…
All Bridgewater Little League pitcher Jude DeSimone could do was tip his cap toward Bayonne Little League’s Mason Rincon after he hit the game-winning blast to center field in the bottom of the sixth in a 2-1 win for the New Jersey Little Leaguers. If Bayonne’s mantra this tournament is…
Many stars are expanding their families in 2026. In the first half of the year, actresses Bonnie Wright, Aubrey Plaza, Natalie Portman and Anne Hathaway all revealed that they are pregnant. From across the pond, Princess Eugenie also shared the news that she was expecting her third baby with husband Jack…
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…
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…
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…
A few months ago, this would’ve been hyped up as a World Series preview. Two of the best teams in baseball meeting in the first series after the All-Star break. The Yankees. The Dodgers. In The Bronx. That still might be the case, but something — or, more accurately, someone — will…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Maid in Manhattan will celebrate its 24th anniversary this December, but Jennifer Lopez is acknowledging the milestone early. In a social media carousel, she reflected on the film and her…
The State Department is considering requiring some green card applicants to hand over thousands of dollars in the Trump administration’s latest bid to ensure new arrivals to the US can support themselves. Some officials have floated making would-be legal permanent residents submit a $100,000 bond if applying at a US…
Crime in the Big Apple isn’t “down” no matter how many times you read those headlines – but the city’s business community can’t seem to let go of the fantasy, On The Money has learned. Leaders of our business class are touting declines of certain crimes as proof that the…
There was some surprise around the sport when the Mets selected Carson Wiggins, who had thrown 14 total innings in two seasons at Arkansas and was coming off elbow surgery, with the 27th-overall selection in last weekend’s MLB draft. The pick caught Wiggins’ Razorbacks pitching coach off-guard, too, but for…
Kim Kardashian is clearing up the confusion around her latest vacation post on social media after some fans questioned the timing. The Skims founder, 45, posted a carousel of family happy snaps via her Instagram on Thursday, July 16, which showed her and her loved ones enjoying a fun getaway.…
The quest for younger-looking skin has never tasted so sweet. Kourtney Kardashian is giving the supplement aisle a candy-coated makeover with the launch of her new Lemme Skin Firming & Hydrating Gummy Rings, The Post can exclusively reveal, delivering beauty benefits in a tropical fruit-inspired treat. To celebrate, the wellness…
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned the world has a dangerous blind spot toward far-left extremism Thursday — citing the George Floyd riots and assassinations of Charlie Kirk and UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson. “For far too long, our counterterrorism doctrine has had a blind spot when it comes…
Target is recalling more than 200,000 children’s sandals over the potential risk of “serious injury or death” from a choking hazard. About 211,000 Cat & Jack Toddler Girls’ Sequerah Sandals are affected by the recall, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday. The choking hazard concern is due to…
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Bachelor in Paradise’s Joe Amabile is sharing why he opted to say yes to a potentially dangerous surgery after doctors found what appears to be a brain tumor. Speaking to his wife, Serena Pitt, on the Thursday, July 16, episode of the “Not Married to This” podcast, Joe, 40, opened…
WASHINGTON — Retiring Sen. Thom Tillis declared Thursday that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche must meet with the victims of late sex predator Jeffrey Epstein in order to secure Tillis’ support. Tillis (R-NC), a key swing vote who could determine whether Blanche’s nomination clears the Senate Judiciary Committee, indicated that he was heading toward voting “yes” on…
Massive wildfires are raging around the world during unprecedented heatwaves, blanketing millions of people under pungent haze caused by smoke carrying noxious gases and particulate matter that pose serious health risks. Here is what you need to know about the risks of wildfire smoke. WHAT IS CONTAINED IN WILDFIRE SMOKE?…
Philadelphia is a potential destination for LeBron James this summer, and one of the city’s biggest stars just weighed in on the highly touted free-agent sweepstakes. The Phillies’ Bryce Harper was asked where he believes James will play next season during the team’s series opener against the Mets on Thursday.…
Taylor Frankie Paul’s legal team has responded after child welfare officials raised concerns about the wellbeing of her three children. According to legal documents published by TMZ on Wednesday, July 15, Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services filed a petition asking a juvenile court to find that her three…
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking heat after state flag status records showed flags at full-staff despite a White House proclamation directing US flags flown at half-staff nationwide in remembrance of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., through Saturday evening. “This is probably the most political [Trenton administration], and she’s…
Argentine President Javier Milei said on Thursday he won’t be attending the World Cup final because of superstition, instead choosing to view Sunday’s match between Spain and Argentina from home — where he has watched the defending champion’s previous seven games, all victories, in the tournament. In a bid to help his nation’s beloved…
Victoria Gotti’s son Carmine Agnello asked the court to delay his upcoming prison sentence so he can donate a kidney to his mother. Newsday reported on Thursday, July 16, that Agnello filed a request to a federal judge to push back his 15-month prison sentence to September 18. He is…
California state Sen. Scott Wiener’s campaign received a major fundraising boost after a viral confrontation at San Francisco’s Trans March that saw the Democratic congressional candidate heckled, chased and surrounded by protesters over his stance on the war in Gaza. Federal campaign finance records filed Wednesday show he hauled in…
Trevor Zegras is getting rewarded for a career season. Zegras inked a four-year deal to stay in Philadelphia, the team announced Wednesday. The 25-year-old center, who spent the first five years of his career with the Ducks before getting traded to the Philadelphia last offseason, will earn $36.5 million ($9.125…
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