The city of Columbus, Ohio, home to one of the largest Somali populations in the United States, is facing backlash on social media over a now-deleted post celebrating the raising of the Somali flag. “Happy Somali Independence Day!” The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department posted on X on Wednesday. “As we celebrate the unification of the Trust Territory of Somaliland and the State of Somaliland into the Somali Republic in 1960, City Hall will be raising the flag of Somalia. “ The post was quickly picked up by conservatives on social media, with many wondering why the city of Columbus would celebrate Somali independence…
Get a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on July 1, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • A Utah court denied Tate Paul‘s temporary restraining order against ex-wife Taylor Frankie Paul, finding insufficient evidence of immediate harm and noting that Taylor…
Conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson intends to start a new political party after disavowing President Trump and the Republican Party over the Iran war. “I’m going to help build a third party,” Carlson said in an interview with the Columbia Journalism Review published Wednesday. “There should be a good-faith effort to…
TORONTO — Carson Benge cleared the fence in the eighth inning Wednesday, ensuring the Mets wouldn’t conclude their trip to Canada by getting shut out. It was an offensive highlight for the Mets, but more importantly, it showed continued progress for the rookie Benge, who reached double digits with his…
Kim Kardashian is leaving little to the imagination. Kardashian, 45, took to Instagram on Tuesday, June 30, to show off her toned figure in an itty-bitty Micro Bralette from her latest Skims drop. While striking a pose, Kardashian stunned in a cheetah-print set featuring tiny triangle cups that barely covered…
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island star Liz McGraw is shutting down rumors about her exit from the show after one season. “It’s fascinating to me how everyone assumes my reason for leaving involves being afraid of ‘skeletons’ …’jail,’ etc.,” Liz, 56, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, July…
A coalition of blue states and jurisdictions is suing the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements designed to prevent fraud, arguing the policy unlawfully restricts access to health care coverage. The lawsuit, filed by at least 25 states and the District of Columbia, alleges the newly implemented Interim Final…
Fans showered WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert with disapproval as she presented the Liberty with the Commissioner’s Cup trophy after Tuesday’s 93-85 win against the Las Vegas Aces. The chorus of boos hurled from every corner of Barclays Center was deafening and relentless. There was no mistaking Engelbert was the target…
Malcolm in the Middle’s plucky attitude made it one of the most iconic TV shows of the early 2000s — and fans are still trying to keep up with the cast. The comedy, which was a faux memoir of middle child Malcolm Wilkerson (Frankie Muniz), detailed the Wilkerson family’s low-income,…
The Justice Department on Tuesday pledged to crack down on so-called “birth tourism” after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s executive order outlawing birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants and US visitors. Colin McDonald, the DOJ’s assistant attorney general for fraud enforcement, directed federal prosecutors to “zealously protect…
The celebrations haven’t stopped after Mexico’s historic win over Ecuador in the World Cup’s Round of 32 on Tuesday. The co-host nation faced Ecuador on its home turf at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, earning a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16. It marked Mexico’s first win…
Like Tubi, Pluto TV is one of streaming’s best deals. It offers tons of new content each month, all for the low, low price of absolutely nothing. Now that’s a deal I’ll gladly accept. The ad-supported platform has outdone itself in July, offering an array of classic movies and shows…
The strange explanation surrounding NPR’s erroneous story about Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s retirement has raised more questions about the journalism debacle. NPR was forced to retract a story Tuesday by legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg, who wrongly reported that Alito was retiring. NPR published the story headlined, “Justice Samuel…
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that inflation risks have eased over the past few weeks – but stayed mum on the odds of interest-rate hikes in the latest sign that he will be more tight-lipped than his predecessor. At a European Central Bank conference in Sintra, Portugal —…
Monmouth University defensive coordinator Louis DiRienzo Jr. unexpectedly died Saturday, the school announced Tuesday. DiRienzo, a Yonkers native, was just 34 years old. “On behalf of Monmouth Athletics, we are heartbroken by the unexpected passing of Coach DiRienzo,” Monmouth director of athletics Jennifer Sansevero said. “Lou was an outstanding coach,…
Prime Video has been on a roll in 2026, saying goodbye to one of its flagship shows, The Boys, while debuting buzzworthy series like Off Campus and Every Year After. The streamer looks to continue its hot streak in July, with a slew of original new shows plus classic library…
After LeBron James decided not to return to the Lakers for his unprecedented 24th NBA season, teams are clamoring to sign one of the greatest players of all-time, who apparently isn’t factoring money into his free-agency decision for the first time in his career. The competition has gotten so intense that…
The sweet trailer for Netflix’s upcoming Willy Wonka reality show has been soured by outrage over an AI-generated voice of late Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory star Gene Wilder. Netflix took to Instagram on Tuesday, June 30, to share a look at Wonka’s The Golden Ticket, its new reality…
MEDORA, ND — President Trump paid tribute to Theodore Roosevelt as a “great man” while cutting the ribbon to his new presidential library in the Dakota Badlands — after interacting with an artificial intelligence-powered hologram of his predecessor. “He never stopped, never quit and never surrendered in pursuit of his…
Meta shares jumped nearly 10% Wednesday following a report the company is planning to sell excess computing power, allowing it to recover some of the billions of dollars it has sunk into AI. The Menlo Park, Calif.-based tech giant, which has rushed to secure pricey data centers and chips, is…
Two brothers from the wealthy and powerful Medici family died of malaria and were not poisoned as a rumor had suggested, archaeologists have confirmed based on a DNA analysis of the brothers’ skeletons. The analysis also revealed a unique, mutated strain of malaria that may hold the key to understanding…
Quentin Grimes did not need long to show how much joining the Los Angeles Lakers means to him. Shortly after the Lakers agreed to terms with the former Philadelphia 76ers guard on a four-year, $60 million contract, Grimes shared a throwback photo that made the signing feel much more personal.…
Despite their ups and downs, The Real Housewives of Orange County star Gina Kirschenheiter’s ex-husband, Matt Kirschenheiter, will definitely score an invite to her upcoming wedding to Travis Mullen. “When we get married, Matt and Britt will 100 percent be at our wedding because they are family, that is truly…
What the Real Estate Board of New York calls “The Invisible Engine” of the city’s economy — i.e., the contribution of real estate and real estate-related taxes to the municipal coffers — is invisible only to Mayor Zohran Mamdani. In a recent video the mayor might wish he could take…
An insightful new technology has been developed for treating depression. While millions of adults in the US use antidepressants like Prozac, the side effects — like weight gain or sexual dysfunction — can make the medications an uncomfortable option. However, a new, drug-free treatment delivered eye-opening results that were as…
The man closest to Ronda Rousey was supporting her in what was her first fight in nearly 10 years — and her last ever. Watching for what was only 17 seconds was her husband and former MMA fighter Travis Browne. In victory, Rousey shared a kiss with Browne in the…
Season 1 of Prime Video’s Off Campus made some significant changes from Elle Kennedy‘s The Deal — but the absence of the campus-wide “hands off” rule upset book fans the most. Based on the Off Campus book series by Kennedy, the show, which premiered Wednesday, May 13, follows an elite…
Progressive billionaire Tom Steyer is facing backlash over his use of paid social media influencers — and critics are now raising eyebrows over resurfaced details that one of the influencers tied to his California governor campaign was based in Texas. The Democratic candidate paid a whopping $100,000 this election cycle…
Ronda Rousey wasn’t getting paid by the hour Saturday night. The MMA legend, who returned to the sport for the first time in nearly a decade for what she says was her final fight, made $2.2 million for her duel against Gina Carano at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.,…
Prime Video’s Off Campus is a sultry yet sweet watch — but how does the TV adaptation compare to the original book? Based on the Off Campus book series by Kennedy, the show, which premiered Wednesday, May 13, follows an elite ice hockey team and the women in their lives…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom tried cashing in on BTS mania — but the internet wasn’t buying it. The Democratic governor welcomed the Korean boy band to the state, where the group is performing a series of shows in Stanford Stadium as part of their ongoing Arirang World Tour, with a…
Anything for a little boost, right? For those who weren’t blessed with a large bulge, there’s a new, rather morbid, procedure that can fix that. While men have had several different options to enhance their manhood, a new offering by a New Jersey-based urologist claims to have immediate results and…
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. Are the Giants and Athletics still rivals now that the A’s have temporarily moved to Sacramento? Well, no matter. The A’s Jeffrey Springs was…
Nick Evans (Damon Wayans Jr.) is looking for love in all the wrong places. He subscribed to an online dating website called Love, Guaranteed to find companionship, and despite going on over 1,000 dates he’s still single and lonely. Fed up, he hires lawyer Susan Whitaker (Rachel Leigh Cook) to…
Tiger Woods is reportedly is “happy” to be back home with girlfriend Vanessa Trump after taking pain-killer treatment “seriously” in Switzerland, sources told People. Woods, 50, returned to Florida on May 14 after residing at a rehab facility in Zurich for six weeks following his car crash and DUI arrest…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Summer is quickly approaching, and with the warm weather comes tropical travel. But knowing what to pack for a resort escape is tricky work. Overpack, and you’re stuck lugging a…
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt responded to a potential endorsement by President Donald Trump in classic Pratt fashion: with a GIF of himself. Rumors have been swirling in conservative circles that a bombshell endorsement by Trump could be coming for the reality TV firebrand, who has seen Republicans and…
Gigantic fossils discovered in Thailand reveal the “last titan,” a long-necked dinosaur that lived up to 120 million years ago when the region was semi-arid, a new study finds.Dubbed Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, the newfound species is the largest sauropod, or long-necked dinosaur, found in Southeast Asia to date. It likely measured…
Too little, too much, or just right. Everyone can feel the effects of a bad night’s sleep, and how long you let your head hit the pillow plays an important role in how your brain ages. Scientists have now found that the amount of sleep you get each night doesn’t…
SGA is MVP. Again. Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the NBA MVP award for the second consecutive year, according to ESPN, beating out finalists Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs and three-time award winner Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets. Gilgeous-Alexander, 27, is the 14th different player in NBA…
Josh Duhamel and his wife, Audra Mari, are celebrating the birth of their new baby girl. “Rocca de Leon Duhamel our baby girl is here,” the couple announced via a joint Instagram post on Saturday, May 16. They shared a carousel of baby Rocca’s early milestones, including introducing her to…
President Donald Trump on Saturday blasted Democratic climate policies after scientists moved away from one of the most extreme global warming scenarios previously used in United Nations-backed climate modeling. “GOOD RIDDANCE! After 15 years of Dumocrats promising that ‘Climate Change’ is going to destroy the Planet, the United Nations TOP Climate Committee…
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was roundly booed by students at the University of Arizona’s graduation Saturday — following backlash over his selection as commencement speaker over sex abuse allegations from his much-younger ex girlfriend. Tech billionaire Schmidt, 71, was discussing artificial intelligence and automation when students began jeering him,…
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