A celebrity endorsement can sell a movie, cosmetics and, sometimes, a bogus health claim. When stars share personal health experiences or opinions, those messages can reach millions of people and spark real-world behavior change. A 2018 study found that an op-ed penned by Angelina Jolie about her BRCA testing and preventative mastectomy led to a “statistically significant increase” in BRCA testing and mastectomy rates among women who had not been previously diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer. But that same reach can amplify claims that conflict with medical evidence or mislead people about their health. From vaccine misinformation to miracle…
Liam Greentree was able to cross one milestone off his list Monday as Rangers prospect development camp began at the team’s suburban Westchester facility. Months after being part of the trade that sent Artemi Panarin to Los Angeles, Greentree was finally able to pull the Ranger crest over his head…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! She may own a home in Nashville, but Reese Witherspoon‘s casual summer wardrobe is everything we love about East Coast style. Her looks embody country club class, and her latest…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted up to five days after the polls close, handing Democrats a massive win heading into the midterm elections. The 5-4 ruling saw Chief Justice John Roberts and conservative Amy Coney Barrett side with their…
Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the US over a transmission defect that can damage the park system, which in turn could result in vehicles rolling away, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday. The recall affects certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up President Trump’s appeal of the initial $5 million sexual abuse and defamation verdict that followed a lawsuit by former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll. Now Trump will have no choice but to pony up the $5 million to the…
A rare and potentially fatal tick-borne illness currently spreading across the United States can be traced back to a 1958 case involving a young boy on a farm. The disease, known as Powassan virus, was named for the Ontario town near where it was first discovered. At the time of his death,…
SAN FRANCISCO — Breanna Stewart knows it takes time to build a good thing. She’s been in this business for 10 years now. There are always going to be peaks and valleys over the course of a 44-game season. A month ago, during a particularly rough stretch, Stewart said she…
Ben Waddell and his girlfriend, Sabrina Belle, will not be returning to Summer House after 1 season on the show. A source confirmed to Us that The Bachelor Australia alum Ben, 39, and Sabrina, 29, are departing the Bravo show as part of a larger cast overhaul. (Deadline was the…
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is demanding the federal government pay reparations after accusing the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of allowing millions of fentanyl pills to flood her state during an undercover operation without notifying state or local officials. Calling the alleged operation “the most derelict, despicable act in my…
QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Toussidé volcano, Chad [21.03731548, 16.47357325]What’s in the photo? The petrified remains of ancient lava and a skull-like calderaWho took the photo? An unnamed astronaut on board the International Space StationWhen was it taken? Sept. 23, 2019This eye-catching satellite snap shows off a sprawling mass of petrified…
Love was in the air during the first round of Wimbledon on Monday. After Novak Djokovic won the first set of his opening match against Wu Yibing, a fan in the crowd at Center Court proposed to his girlfriend. Djokovic took notice of the sweet moment. Upon returning to the…
Your Fault: London‘s Asha Banks and Matthew Broome offered some surprising insight into that step-sibling sex scene. While at Prime Video’s Obsessed Fest on Saturday, June 27, the actors recalled how “uncomfortable” it can be to film an intimate scene, with Broome, 25, saying, “You’re there with an actor in…
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi already has her next act lined up after she ends her four-decade career in Congress in January 2027. The California congresswoman will return to her home state to lead the newly created Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy at the University of California, Berkeley. “I…
There is no truth to the rumor that Mike Bloomgren grabbed the card, scribbled in the name of his heart’s desire, and demanded the card be submitted when the Giants were on the clock for the No. 10 pick in the draft. None of that. But close. “I can tell…
Sarah Pidgeon is embarking on a new love story with Joe Alwyn. “They met at an industry event and were introduced around awards season this year,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly of the pair’s budding romance. “They are casually dating and are really into each other.” The insider adds…
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean is making it clear that there is nothing inappropriate about his relationship with Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Abby Summers. “I don’t really think it’s a conflict of interest,” DeJean, 23, said on the Thursday, June 25, episode of his “Exciting Mics” podcast when a fan opined…
WASHINGTON — The Senate Ethics Committee has rejected a complaint filed against Sen. Ruben Gallego accusing him of campaign finance violations and sexual misconduct, according to a letter released by the Arizona Democrat’s office Monday. The letter noted that the ethics panel “did not find evidence” that Gallego’s actions violated…
As if things couldn’t get any worse for the Mets, who committed six errors in a game and fired their manager across two different days last week they seem to find new ways to embarrass themselves. Facing his first batter of the game, Mets starter Sean Manaea gave up what…
Suede Brooks reflected on her relationship with Drake, claiming she he sent her threatening messages in the wake of their split. “I was staying on my friend’s boat, and her father had hired Drake to come to the boat and throw a party in Saint-Tropez and Drake had never been…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is set to decide the last four cases of its 2025-26 term Tuesday, with major implications for the future of immigration, women’s sports, and the midterm elections. Here are the cases that are still pending. Birthright citizenship By far the most closely watched case is…
A young San Francisco 49ers fan didn’t waste her shot when she met Raiders All-Pro defensive end Maxx Crosby. When the fan approached Crosby, she asked him if he could get traded to the 49ers, leaving Crosby speechless. “Bruh I literally made a post about you, like a couple of…
Former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Reece Weaver had the support of her husband, Will Allman, when she ultimately — and surprisingly — decided to retire from the iconic squad. “No matter what decision I had, he was just going to support either way,” Weaver, 24, exclusively told Us Weekly of her…
One week after settling her legal battle with Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively was publicly praised by husband Ryan Reynolds in a tender Mother’s Day post. Reynolds, 49, took to his Instagram Stories on Sunday, May 10, to pay tribute to Lively, 38, after she and her It Ends With Us…
Winning is a family affair for Jalen Brunson, and he made sure to celebrate the Knicks’ 144-114 series-clinching victory over the 76ers as such. The Knicks star was captured sweetly celebrating the win with his family after he put up 22 points in 28 minutes in Game 4 at Xfinity…
Lindsay Hubbard shared a sweet moment with daughter Gemma and her Summer House costars Kyle Cooke and ex-fiancé Carl Radke. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, May 9, Lindsay, 39, posted two photos that captured her beaming while holding Gemma, 16 months, between Kyle, 43, and Carl, 41. (Lindsay and ex…
It was the best Mother’s Day gift that Orioles pitcher Anthony Nunez could have given his sister-in-law on Sunday. Nunez appeared to randomly mouth the words “it’s a boy” when he came off the mound after the top of the eighth inning. However, it wasn’t random at all, and as…
Diane Keaton’s daughter, Dexter, paid tribute to her late mom on Mother’s Day. Sharing an Instagram post on Sunday, May 10, Dexter, 30, posted a carousel of three beautiful mother-daughter images alongside a caption. “First Mother’s Day without you. I miss you more than words can say. Missing her voice,…
Victor Wembanyama had never been in this spot before. After a Flagrant 2 foul was announced following a review when Wembanyama delivered an elbow to Naz Reid’s neck midway through the second quarter of Game 4, he needed to ask Spurs teammate Harrison Barnes, “What does that mean?” And when…
Jed Duggar is paying tribute to his wife, Katey Duggar, on Mother’s Day in his first social media post after brother Joseph Duggar’s arrest. “Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful wife, Katey!” Jed, 27, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, May 10. “You are the best mom our kids could ever…
Maybe it was a misteak. The descendant of the brothers credited with creating the first Philly cheesesteak will make the renowned sandwiches at a Long Island pizzeria — while wearing head-to-toe Knicks gear — after losing a bet with the eatery’s co-owner. Frank Olivieri, proud owner of Philadelphia’s iconic Pat’s King…
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul is sending a pointed message on Mother’s Day. “It’s Mother’s Day so I’ll say whatever I want,” Paul, 31, began in a lengthy Instagram post on Sunday, May 10. “As if it’s not already the worst time. I have [sic]…
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is being blasted for backing out of an upcoming mayoral forum just days after she took a beating in a LA mayoral debate, with Spencer Pratt being declared the winner, per an online poll. “The League of Women Voters and the Pat Brown Institute for…
MILWAUKEE — Spencer Jones’ first series as a big leaguer is in the books, but not before collecting his first career hit. The Yankees top prospect got that out of the way Sunday, in the third game of his major league career, smoking an RBI single to center field off…
Supriya Ganesh is getting candid about leaving The Pitt — and the online reaction that followed. “I tried to take a step away, because it’s just been so surreal,” Ganesh, 28, told Variety in an interview published on Sunday, May 10, of the reaction. “The day that news broke, I…
Spencer Pratt has detailed his plans to free the streets of Los Angeles from crime and homelessness — and claims he’s got billionaires lining up to help him. The 42-year-old former reality television star addressed the issues Sunday as growing momentum for his independent campaign against Karen Bass and socialist…
WASHINGTON — Liberty guard Marine Johannès knew there would be more of an onus on her to score in the team’s retooled offense this season. But with the Liberty missing several key players, including Sabrina Ionescu, Johannès felt added pressure to be more aggressive. Johannès’ commitment to both ends of…
Justin Theroux is paying tribute to his wife, Nicole Brydon Bloom, on her first Mother’s Day after the birth of their baby boy. “‘The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother,’” Theroux, 54, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, May 10, quoting Thérèse of Lisieux.…
Support for a 2028 presidential run for former Vice President Kamala Harris is dwindling, another bombshell report has revealed. Political allies and former aides have all shied away from a full-throated endorsement of the failed 2024 presidential nominee, and now it seems her financial backers and sponsors feel the same way, the Los…
PHOENIX — David Peterson received no love from his defense, particularly third baseman Andy Ibáñez, but he did his part to give the Mets an opportunity to win Sunday. The lefty, who has been placed in the bullpen to work as a bulk reliever, pitched five innings without allowing an…
Tieghan Gerard rose to online fame after capturing readers’ attention with her Half Baked Harvest recipes. “One day, when I was 16, my mom and I were hiking together,” she wrote on her website, going on to explain how she decided on the name. “She was encouraging me to start…
The Trump administration is open to the possibility of temporarily suspending the gas tax to give Americans relief amid the fallout from the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright. “We’re open to all ideas, everything has tradeoffs,” Wright told NBC’s “Meet the Press” on…
If the Spurs are able to take a 3-1 lead on the Timberwolves, they’ll need to do so without Victor Wembanyama for the rest of Game 4. Wembanyama, the San Antonio superstar, was ejected with 8:39 left in the second quarter after elbowing Naz Reid while fighting for possession and…
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Up-and-coming hockey player Stacey-Lynn Kenny and her father, Corey Kenny, have died after their motorcycle…
