The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will peak overnight from May 5-6, giving skywatchers a chance to spot fast-moving “shooting stars” created by debris from Halley’s Comet.The Eta Aquariids (also spelled Eta Aquarids) are active from April 19 to May 28 each year, with meteors appearing to radiate from the constellation Aquarius, specifically near the star Eta Aquarii, according to Time and Date. The star, which is 168 light-years away, is visible to the naked eye — however, that distant star really has nothing to do with the shower.The shower is one of two annual meteor displays linked to the famous…
Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza seemingly will not be joining his former Indiana University Hoosiers teammates at an upcoming White House visit. “I believe May 11th [the day of the Hoosiers’ White House visit] is the first day of OTAs (organized team activities) … if it is on the first…
The samurai of Japan are famous for being skilled warriors who followed a code of honor. In popular culture and museums, samurai are often depicted as men, which raises a question: Were any samurai women?Female samurai existed and there is some evidence that they fought in battle, several experts told…
It’s been a big postseason already for Karl-Anthony Towns. He led the Knicks to a first-round series victory over the Hawks, and Friday, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” was released in theaters, with Towns making a cameo appearance. Towns plays himself in the movie, appearing in a scene in which…
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives executive producer Jeff Jenkins dropped hints about Taylor Frankie Paul’s future on the Hulu reality show as season 5 nears the resumption of filming. “I certainly hope [she will film with the other women],” Jenkins, 58, revealed at Deadline’s “Reality TV Summit” on Friday,…
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is under fire after Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down, with critics citing her claim that blocking a merger that could have saved the troubled carrier was “a Biden win for flyers.” Spirit announced early Saturday it would cease operations immediately, canceling all flights and shutting down customer…
Their fortunes changed in a flash. One moment, the UCLA men’s volleyball players were celebrating a trip to the Final Four. The next, they were mourning the end of their season. That’s how quickly the momentum shifted Saturday night after what appeared to be the winning point was wiped out…
Princess Kate and Prince William have marked each of their children’s birthdays over the years with new portraits. The sweet tradition began when their eldest son, Prince George, celebrated his first year in July 2014. The little one walked in the photo taken by John Stillwell, looking all grown up…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Mets need a replacement for their replacement at shortstop. Ronny Mauricio is headed to the injured list, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, after he fractured his left thumb Saturday while diving into first base in the seventh inning of the Mets’ 4-3 loss to the Angels…
Cherie DeVaux has made history as the first woman trainer to win at the Kentucky Derby, after horse Golden Tempo triumphed at Churchill Downs. “I don’t even have any words right now. I just can’t,” DeVaux, 44, told reporters after Golden Tempo’s victory on Saturday, May 2. “I’m just so…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jonah Tong’s first month at Triple-A Syracuse this season hardly went smoothly, but Saturday was something he could appreciate. The Mets pitching prospect fired a one-hitter over six innings with six strikeouts and two walks against Lehigh Valley. Tong, who took a no-hitter into the sixth, has…
Father of 12 Nick Cannon is opening up about the “double standard” he has for his 15-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe when it comes to dating. “My son [Moroccan] has been dating, and I’ve allowed it, I encouraged it,” the America’s Got Talent and The Masked Singer host, 45, said…
A longtime Atlantic Division rival is standing in the Knicks’ way of returning to the Eastern Conference finals. It’s just not the opponent everyone expected it to be. There won’t be a rematch with the Celtics after all. Instead, it’ll be the suddenly red-hot 76ers and the Knicks in the…
The Hills star Audrina Patridge honestly hopes her former costar Spencer Pratt becomes the next mayor of Los Angeles. “I’m actually excited,” Partridge, 40, exclusively told Us Weekly on Friday, May 1, while attending Calamigos Ranch Resort & Spa’s Leading Hotels of the World accreditation celebration. “He impressed me. I…
A grim new report found California lost more than 50,000 residents last year, leaving Gov. Gavin Newsom and state officials talking out of both sides of their mouths on which direction the state is headed. On Friday, the state’s Department of Finance issued a defensive press release blaming a “full…
Mike Brown is bringing a second pair of glasses to the second round. It wasn’t until the Knicks coach fell to the floor of State Farm Arena and veered toward Jeff Van Gundy-like infamy — while attempting to prevent Mitchell Robinson from fighting Atlanta’s Dyson Daniels in Game 6 —…
It was nearly an improbable victory for the Celtics, nearly managing to snag a Game 7 victory without superstar Jayson Tatum — ruled out Saturday due to a left knee injury. It was nearly the rematch everyone expected between the Knicks and the Celtics entering the postseason, when these teams…
The Met Gala is fashion’s biggest night, but what is it? And why are celebs wearing elaborate (and sometimes just weird) dresses? Us Weekly has you covered with answers to all of your burning questions about the Met Gala. What Is the Met Gala? The Met Gala is a fundraiser…
The Rangers filled their director of player development role internally. Tanner Glass, who had been the assistant director of player development since 2019, was promoted to the primary role after Jed Ortmeyer — who had held that position since 2017 — left to pursue other opportunities, The Post’s Mollie Walker…
Venus Williams’ Met Gala looks have been a smash hit over the years. Williams attended her first Met Gala in 2008 where the theme was Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy. The tennis pro stunned in a silver strapless gown. Since her premiere strut on the museum’s iconic stairs, Williams has continued…
Bruins star Nikita Zadorov made a startling revelation on Friday: he played much of his team’s first-round series with a torn MCL. Zadorov, 31, disclosed the injury to reporters following Boston’s 4-1 Game 6 loss to Buffalo, which gave the Sabres a 4-2 series win. “I tore my MCL [in]…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! When it comes to glowing skin at any age, Martha Stewart continues to prove that radiance isn’t about piling on makeup — it’s about choosing the right formulas. One product…
The 152nd Kentucky Derby is in the books, and Golden Tempo crossed the finish line first, holding off Renegade and Ocelli, who finished second and third, respectively. Golden Tempo, who pulled away at the end had odds of 25-1 at post time. He is trained by Cherie Devaux and had…
New bodycam footage from Taylor Frankie Paul’s 2023 domestic violence arrest reveals the aftermath of her alleged altercation with former boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. On Monday, March 23, TMZ released nine minutes of bodycam footage filmed as Herriman City Police Department officers arrived at Paul’s home and had to physically separate…
Fast fashion may be affordable, but it can come with hidden health risks for kids. A go-to option for dressing rapidly growing kids at a low cost, fast-fashion lines have been known to fill up landfills with non-biodegradable fabrics containing toxic chemicals. Preliminary research being presented at a meeting of…
The Department of War is gearing up to send thousands of troops from the Army’s 82nd Infantry Division to deploy to the Middle East, according to a source familiar with the plan. The Pentagon is expected to announce the deployment of a 3,000-person brigade combat team from the elite North…
A family in Houston is counting their lucky stars that no one was hurt after a cantaloupe-size meteorite smashed through the roof of their home and ricocheted around an empty bedroom. The space rock is most likely a fragment of a meteor that witnesses saw breaking apart with a bang…
Located in the South Bay, on a sunburned wall in Torrance, a new mural celebrating three Los Angeles Dodgers players was unveiled on Tuesday. The mural is entitled “Samurai of the Diamond,” featuring the three Japanese Dodgers players Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki. The mural is located alongside…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! In an effort to take my gut health into my own hands, I’ve started to explore the supplements market. However, I’ve been so disappointed by the fact that many gummies…
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are close to a deal with Democrats that would reopen the Department of Homeland Security following a shutdown that has lasted more than five weeks. Following a meeting with President Trump Monday night, GOP lawmakers had tentatively agreed to move on a bill that would fund…
Over half a billion dollars in oil bets were placed just 15 minutes before President Trump announced Monday he was pausing plans to attack Iranian infrastructure, sending prices plunging. In a narrow window between 6:49 a.m. and 6:50 a.m. Eastern Time, about 6,200 Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude futures…
The first two weeks of the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran created immense present and future greenhouse gas emissions, draining the global carbon budget faster than 84 countries combined, a new analysis finds.Between Feb. 28 and March 14, 2026, the warring parties released almost 5.6 million tons (5.1…
It’s the food, baby. While shopping the perimeter of the grocery store is an age-old tip to stock up on good-for-you foods, reaching for chips, cookies and soda can be the ultimate comfort habit. But these and other junk food staples could be messing with women’s chances of trying to…
You haven’t seen the last of Paula Badosa. The Spanish tennis star opened up in a vulnerable social media post, following her second-round exit in the Miami Open against Iva Jovic — which is set to drop her out of the WTA top 100 rankings. On Instagram, the former World…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! The 2026 wedding season is almost underway! While we’re still about two months away from peak wedding season, now’s the sweet spot for finding your perfect spring and summer wedding…
Californian Psycho?Gov. Gavin Newsom compared his look to that of notorious “American Psycho” movie character Patrick Bateman, earning widespread mockery for the bizarre boast. In a post on X Monday night, Newsom showed a split-screen shot of his face side by side with actor Christian Bale’s from his portrayal of…
Researchers have created artificial-intelligence-powered robots that can navigate all kinds of terrain autonomously and continue moving even when they’re severely damaged.Dubbed “legged metamachines,” these awkward-looking bots may reveal insight into human and animal evolution and provide a path for future robots to overcome mobility limitations, the machines’ creators say.The robots…
Indiana Jones’ greatest fear may be obesity’s biggest enemy. Scientists at three universities have turned to nature to find a property that rivals the benefits of GLP-1 drugs without the laundry list of side effects. What they’ve discovered, in the cold blood of a creature that grows up to 33…
Growing up in Pearl River, Drew Fortescue’s dad, Billy, was an Islander fan. “But as soon as I got drafted [by the Rangers], that switched pretty quickly,” Fortescue told reporters after an optional skate at MSG Training Center on Monday, a couple days after signing his three-year entry-level contract with…
Hulu is reaching out to Marvel fans this week in one of the latest additions to the streamer’s lineup. The Daredevil: Born Again series, which debuted on Disney+ last year, is now streaming on Hulu for a limited time. Consider it a preview of the two streamers’ eventual merger. That’s just the…
WASHINGTON — Delta Air Lines is punishing Congress for failing to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The airline company has temporarily yanked its special congressional desk service to lawmakers and staffers on Capitol Hill until Congress finally funds the DHS, which has been in a partial shutdown since Feb.…
CNN is set to lay off staffers this week as boss Mark Thompson presses ahead with a sweeping digital overhaul — with deeper cuts looming as a potential merger reshapes the network’s future. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned outlet is set to cut “a few dozen” staffers as it moves to…
A young woman was diagnosed with blood cancer after her symptoms were dismissed as anxiety and told by a GP, “You look healthy, so you must be fine.” Abby Maxwell was reassured by doctors that nothing was wrong despite losing 84 pounds in under a year and suffering from regular…
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