The Justice Department announced charges Tuesday against 17 alleged fraudsters accused of stealing more than $1.3 million in Social Security benefits, including a Chicago woman convicted of keeping her dead mother’s body in a freezer and now suspected of collecting her retirement benefits. The charges are the result of a monthlong “surge” by the DOJ’s new National Fraud Enforcement Division targeting crimes against the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) benefit programs, which the Trump administration has long suspected are a hotbed for fraud. “The Social Security Administration’s benefits programs are meant to safeguard America’s elderly and most vulnerable — not to…
Researchers have warned all summer that this year’s El Niño could be record-breaking and fuel extreme weather across the globe. Earlier this month, the U.K. Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs urged people in Britain to stock up on food, bottled water and other basic supplies to…
To quote the great Bill Parcells: You are what your record says you are. And so, the Raiders are an undefeated contender in the powerhouse AFC West, and the Texans are a winless pretender. Who would’ve thought that would be the case when the season started? Three weeks is enough…
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Anthropic is making a massive bet that AI will transform the global economy more profoundly than industrialization, electricity and the internet, according to its IPO prospectus seen by Reuters. But the cost to get there will be staggering. Anthropic reported a net loss of $42 billion in 2025, and plans…
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…
Jalen Brunson sat at the podium during Knicks Media Day on Monday with no cast, brace or any type of protection on his left wrist. The captain is ready to go. Brunson underwent offseason surgery on that wrist to repair a tendon issue. He notably played through the injury during…
Four of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s six children have taken steps to remove “Pitt” from their names. After Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt in September 2016 citing “irreconcilable differences,” Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh and Vivienne have each distanced themselves — publicly or legally — from their famous father by…
Dante Moore addressed the controversial hit that led to him being taken off the field in an ambulance and left him with a concussion. University of Southern California linebacker Desman Stephens II made a vicious hit to the head on the Ducks QB, leaving Moore on the ground for a…
The Below Deck franchise cast has largely chosen not to publicly weigh in on Nathan Gallagher‘s arrest for domestic violence. Nathan was introduced to audiences when he joined Below Deck Mediterranean in season 9 in 2024. He quickly formed a bond with Gael Cameron, who was in a relationship at…
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…
There are several Yankees roster questions whose answers will dictate the outfield alignment for the Game 1 lineup. Will Aaron Judge play? And if so, would he be mobile enough to play right field? How about Trent Grisham? Can Heliot Ramos be trusted in right field? The only certainty, really,…
A parent was arrested after police claim their toddler was found with a loaded gun at a Michigan daycare. Officers were called to the daycare shortly after the child was allegedly discovered with the weapon inside the Canton facility the morning of Monday, September 24, according to a news release…
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”…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Prediction market Kalshi is upping the ante for traders as the NFL regular season approaches. New users looking to make sports trades can take…
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WASHINGTON — Education Secretary Linda McMahon revealed Sunday that a terrifying study showed that as many as 10% of schoolchildren will be molested before completing high school. McMahon vowed that the Trump administration is cracking down on sexual abuse in public education and going after lax policies in some school…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Mets and White Sox close out a three-game series Sunday and prediction market platform Novig is offering new users a welcome bonus when they…
Hayden Panettiere’s estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, is responding to Gayle King after the morning show host criticized her first public statement following her daughter’s death. “There is infinite sadness,” Vogel, 70, told the Daily Mail in an interview published on Saturday, August 22, alleging that the criticism she has received…
WASHINGTON — The gloves are coming off. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney likened his country’s tariff tiff with the US to a full-blown “war” on trade — with President Trump hitting back Sunday, accusing the northern neighbor of trying to secure “the benefits of being a State, without being one!!!”…
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Another major sporting event honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States takes place this afternoon. Washington, D.C. is the latest American city to be…
The late Hayden Panettiere’s mother, Lesley Vogel, responded to accusations that she pressured her daughter to become a full-time actress from a young age. “I was strong, definitely, but I was not abusive by any stretch of the imagination,” Vogel, 70, told The Daily Mail in an interview published on…
As he munched on a ham and cheddar omelet with sliced tomatoes, along with a side of potatoes he didn’t order, Dan Guerrero contemplated something that was hard to swallow. College athletics in 2026. The former longtime UCLA athletics director, who retired only six years ago, has seen such revolutionary…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Many of Us default to a tee and jeans on the daily, but Ellen Pompeo opted for a coordinated style that’s comfier, classier and much more versatile. Her black lounge…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons in recent weeks.In July, OpenAI revealed that one of its experimental AI agents attacked publicly accessible services, including the AI hosting platform Hugging Face, during internal security testing. Then, Anthropic disclosed that Claude had independently chained together exploits…
A high school student-athlete with a potentially life-threatening heart defect had no symptoms and only learned of his condition through a screening required by Florida law. The state’s Second Chance Act went into effect July 1 ahead of the 2026-2027 school year and requires students in grades 9 through 12 to undergo…
CHICAGO — Carson Benge forged quite a relationship with the right-field fence on Saturday. One moment, the Mets rookie was face-planting into that fence, attempting to catch a ball hit by Tristan Peters that caromed off his glove for a home run. Before long, Benge would clear that same fence,…
Portuguese soccer star Quévin Castro died at age 25 after collapsing during a match. The central midfielder was competing in a friendly preseason match between his team, Real Sport Clube, and rivals Estrela de Amadora at Estádio das Seixas stadium in Malveira, Portugal, on Saturday, August 22, when he collapsed.…
Quick factsWhat it is: The Corona Australis Molecular CloudWhere it is: 430 light-years away, in the constellation Corona AustralisWhen it was shared: July 16, 2026In a scene reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh’s “The Starry Night,” scientists have captured swirling nebulae, dark dust lanes and sparkling star clusters in remarkable detail.This…
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. It’s a new era for both Manchester City and Bournemouth when the clubs open the 2026-27 Premier League season against each other this morning. After…
The Challenge alum Tyler Duckworth has been laid to rest following his shocking death at age 44. A memorial service for the former MTV reality star was held on Saturday, August 22, at the Augustana Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Challenge star Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio posted highlights from…
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., on Saturday dismissed “AI doomsdaying,” warning that China benefits from “overreaction” by the United States as the two countries compete for dominance in artificial intelligence. Fetterman shared an article on X highlighting a Bloomberg analysis examining what it described as the narrowing US lead over China in…
A lip-licking alligator, a smiling moose and a hat-wearing bear are among the many cartoon animals to have found themselves in the crosshairs of Buc-ee’s, the popular Texas convenience store chain that has a penchant for protecting its buck-toothed beaver. But now Buc-ee’s has set off a Buckeye backlash across Ohio…
Every person you know has a name, and you’ve likely given one to your pets, too. But are names a uniquely human feature, or do other animals also call each other by name?Research suggests that some mammals and birds use vocal labels for other individuals, but not all scientists agree…
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