A Southern California lobbyist who interned in the Clinton administration with Monica Lewinsky has been making lofty claims to win taxpayer-funded contracts — but some of the cities and public agencies on his killer resumé say they couldn’t pick him out of a lineup. Jaime Rojas, president of Rojas Public Affairs, has been collecting thousands in taxpayer fees from a Southern California agency after he bragged about securing tens of millions in federal funds, but officials who spoke to The California Post are increasingly worried the lobbyist’s grandiose pitches are based on lies. “It is shocking,” Patterson City Manager Fernando…
Last year, scientists achieved a historic first by providing a patient with the first-ever corneal implant made solely of human cells grown in the lab.Corneal transplants are used to treat severe corneal scarring and inflammation, eye injuries and complications from eye surgeries. They replace the clear dome at the front…
Rinx owner Tom Palamara took a victory lap this week when Hurricanes goaltender and Long Islander Brandon Bussi brought the Stanley Cup to his crowded ice facility in Hauppauge on Wednesday. “The first thing he did when he walked in this building, he went right to the north rink,” Palamara…
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WASHINGTON — The USS George Washington has arrived in the Arabian Sea to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln from the longest American naval deployment since the Cold War. US Central Command confirmed that the Washington, which is typically based near Japan, arrived in the Middle East on Wednesday. The Lincoln…
WASHINGTON — CNN pundit Scott Jennings has become Washington’s most talked-about contender to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, but some of President Trump’s fiercest allies are trying to derail Jennings over his longstanding ties to Sen. Mitch McConnell, The Post has learned. “It’s not going to be…
There are a lot of ways to describe when a baseball team drives in a few runs in an inning, and Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay certainly found a unique way to do it after a three-run third inning for the Yanks. José Caballero, Ben Rice and Heliot Ramos all brought…
Elijah Blue Allman’s wife, Marieangela King, filed new court documents objecting to Cher’s appointment of a probate conservator for her drug-addled son — and now King is nominating herself and wants the court to appoint her as his conservator, claiming the iconic singer has been estranged from her son for…
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is hoping the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix this weekend “brings America together” in a first-of-its-kind racing event that will showcase some of the sport’s top drivers — and President Trump — lapping historic sites in the nation’s capital. “The president loves sports,” Duffy told…
HOUSTON — Fernando Mendoza’s welcome-to-the-NFL moment was bound to happen. Almost right on cue, it arrived Thursday night in his first NFL start. And it was painful. An 80-yard pick six by Texans linebacker Wade Woodaz in the first quarter of the Raiders’ preseason game against Houston. Ouch. More From…
Prince Harry is looking forward to coming back home after spending six years in California. “Harry is not as happy in the U.S. as he is in the U.K.,” a source exclusively shares with Us after news broke that the Duke of Sussex and wife Meghan Markle would be moving…
WASHINGTON — With eight simple words Thursday, first lady Melania Trump defused a whole news cycle’s worth of stories claiming she has vanished from her husband’s administration. “I heard you missed me,” she said alongside President Trump at a Rose Garden event for her “Fostering the Future” initiative. “Here I…
Walmart shares sank 9% Thursday after the retailer reported its slowest sales growth in more than six years as cash-strapped customers cut back on spending amid higher gasoline prices. In the second quarter ended July 31, US comparable sales – at stores and digital channels open for at least 12…
The San Francisco 49ers were left humbled by Tuesday’s joint practice with the Los Angeles Chargers. Brock Purdy ran into a buzzsaw on one field, while Justin Herbert ran roughshod on the other. It was a different story when the teams met Thursday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Celebrity skincare routines often include pricey serums, high-tech treatments and moisturizers that cost more than a weekly grocery bill. Still, Jamie Lee Curtis proved that you can find something refreshingly…
Eric Swalwell’s alleged pressure tactics in the final weeks of his imploding political career could be coming back to haunt him. An FBI warrant used to seize Swalwell’s phone and laptop Saturday in San Francisco cites a federal civil-rights statute that can be used to prosecute public officials who abuse…
2026 is the year of hair changes. It’s out with the old and in with the new for stars including Alix Earle, Brooks Nader, Cassie Randolf and more. Take Earle, for example, who cut long, wispy bangs on January 25. She rocked a fringed style with curled ends, showing off…
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton promised to wipe out the agency behind California’s controversial new tire rules aimed at lowering emissions — blasting what he called an bloated “bureaucracy” that is only driving up the cost of living. “When I am in office, we are going to have affordable, reliable energy…
Grab-and-gone. Iconic UK-eatery Pret a Manger, often referred to as Pret, found great success in Britain and New York City with its affordable grab-and-go baked goods, salads and soups. Back in 2022, the sandwich-and-coffee chain announced a major expansion, revealing it planned to dominate Southern California with 40 new stores.…
Major League Soccer will go through one of the biggest changes in the league’s history next summer when it moves to a summer-to-spring calendar, and with it will come a new look to its playoff system. While MLS has remained tight-lipped about what the updated playoff format will look like,…
Exercise snacks, short and sharp bursts of movement squeezed into everyday life, are drawing new attention as busy Americans look for ways to stay healthy without hitting the gym. Here is what the research and doctors actually say about the trend. What Are Exercise Snacks? Exercise snacks are quick, intense…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio outperforms Vice President JD Vance in three hypothetical 2028 presidential match-ups against some of the top-polling Democrats, according to a survey released Thursday. Pitted against former Vice President Kamala Harris and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Rubio tops both by the same 48%-43%, the Emerson College…
In-N-Out Burger is plotting another expansion in Southern California, but don’t line up just yet. The beloved fast-food giant submitted plans to construct a brand new restaurant on the southwest corner of Riverside Drive and Archibald Avenue in Ontario, according to city records. Filed in April, the proposal would involve…
Just hours after Senator Mitch McConnell released a photo of himself smiling in a hospital bed, Jimmy Kimmel shared his own satirical proof of life. “For those who’ve been asking, I’m feeling great,” Kimmel captioned an edited version of McConnell’s original snap, showing the late-night TV host’s head replacing that…
Members of the Iranian diaspora in London held a candlelight vigil Sunday for Sen. Lindsey Graham hours after the Iran hawk died suddenly at the age of 71. A few dozen people gathered outside the US Embassy near the Thames River, where they lit candles around a makeshift altar bearing…
The Mets closed out the first half of the season with a performance symbolic of their year up to this point. They didn’t hit enough, Francisco Lindor made a costly error and Devin Williams couldn’t pick him up as part of a blown save. David Stearns’ team finds itself 17…
Comedian Margaret Cho addressed the death of Senator Lindsey Graham via a critical social media post. “Bye Lindsey, bye Lindsey Graham. From the closet to the coffin, real seamless. Real seamless,” the lifelong democrat, 57, said in a TikTok shared on Sunday, July 12, after news of the South Carolina…
Influencers have found their latest wellness obsession — and, once again, diabetics got there first. First, came GLP-1 drugs. Now, social media’s health gurus are borrowing another tool that’s been helping people with diabetes for decades, convinced it can unlock the secrets to eating better, training smarter and living longer.…
The Giants are sending the message nearly everyone is available but outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and ace Logan Webb. But in their condition, perhaps they could be talked into it. Webb would bring a haul in a diminishing starting pitching market. There’s no guarantee now that Tarik Skubal, Sonny Gray…
Love Island USA host Ariana Madix shared an emotional tribute to the show’s late executive producer, James Barker. “As many of you know, we unexpectedly lost a dear friend this summer,” Madix, 41, wrote via her Instagram Stories as the season 8 finale of the reality TV series aired on…
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) reportedly joked “I can’t die now” after complaining he felt unwell – hours before he passed away at the age of 71 from a suspected ruptured aorta brought on by chronic heart disease. Graham’s office announced his death early Sunday – hours after his return from…
Anthropic and OpenAI warn that China has been ripping off their cutting-edge AI to produce cheap, open-source chatbots — a massive, unchecked technology heist that threatens not only the US’s razor-thin lead in artificial intelligence but also its national security, according to experts. On June 24, San Francisco-based Anthropic — headed by…
QUICK FACTSName: Elamite helmet with divine figuresWhat it is: A bronze helmet with gold decorationsWhere it is from: Southwestern IranWhen it was made: Circa 1500 to 1100 B.C.This unique helmet comes from the Elamite culture, an ancient civilization that flourished for nearly three millennia in what is now Iran. Likely…
Switzerland’s World Cup ended in controversial fashion in a referee decision that will be debated long after the tournament ends. Swiss striker Breel Embolo was shown a second yellow card for simulation in the 72nd minute of Saturday night’s controversial 3-1 quarterfinal loss to Argentina at Arrowhead Stadium, a decision…
The season 8 finale of Love Island USA featured a major change when it came to the prize money. Love Island USA viewers know that usually America votes for the final four couples, who then make it to the finale that took place on Sunday, July 12. Similar to past…
KANSAS CITY — During Argentina’s 3-1 tense victory over Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday night, one detail stood out against the Albiceleste’s iconic white-and-and-sky-blue jerseys: black armbands wrapped around every player’s and coaches’ sleeve. If you’re wondering why Lionel Messi and his…
Despite having only hours left on Love Island USA, the Islanders still got very “loud” during their last night in the villa’s shared bedroom. During the Sunday, July 12, finale, Melanie Moreno poked fun at how she wasn’t able to go to sleep because it was “loud as f***” due…
Matt Damon rearranged his travel plans so he wouldn’t miss one of the biggest moments in Boston sports history. The Oscar-winning actor recently recalled racing home from Europe during the filming of “Syriana” so he could watch the Boston Red Sox begin their historic 2004 World Series run after the team defeated the New…
The Love Island USA finale had a lot going on — and still found a way to mention Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce after their wedding. During the Sunday, July 12, episode of the hit Peacock series, narrator Iain Stirling poked fun at the way Zach Georgiou uses different phrases…
The race for the Golden Boot award has come down to a sprint to the finish. With just four matches left in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it has become a pressure cooker. France superstar Kylian Mbappé reclaimed the top spot after scoring in Les Bleus’ 2-0 quarterfinal victory over…
Influencer Katelynn Ordone and her husband, Jaelan Ordone, have officially separated after the death of their son. Katelynn confirmed to People on Sunday, July 12, that she and Jaelan are divorced. One day earlier, Katelynn shared photos featuring an unidentified man via her Instagram while reflecting on her return to…
ARLINGTON, Texas — Regarding the clash between England manager Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham, there are two angles to consider. First, the melodrama. Remember, there is history here. Tuchel dropped Bellingham from England’s squad in October, after using the word “repulsive” in August to describe Bellingham’s behavior on the field.…
Senator Mitch McConnell’s office is updating on the public on the politician’s health after the shocking death of fellow Senator Lindsey Graham. “My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion. I didn’t have a heart attack or a stroke. I don’t have any tumors…
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