The news of Deandre Ayton exercising his $8.1 player option for the 2026-27 season to stay with the Lakers wasn’t surprising. Even with him outplaying the $8.1 salary he made from the Lakers in 2025-26 (he gave up $10 million of his $35.6 million contract in his buyout with the Trail Blazers last summer before signing with the Lakers), Ayton picking up his option for next season was the expected outcome. And during an offseason the Lakers have prioritized optionality, they’ll still have options on how to improve the roster regardless of Ayton’s decision as they look to build a…
Elliot Page is ready to rumble after undergoing some intense boxing training. The Academy Award nominee, 39, revealed via Instagram on Monday, June 29, that stepping into the squared circle with boxing trainer Nolan Hanson got him into peak physical condition, complete with six-pack abs. “I’ve been incredibly fortunate to…
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked a bid by former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore to collect an $8.2 million defamation award stemming from a Democratic campaign ad that ran during his unsuccessful 2017 Senate bid. Moore, 79, had asked the court to stay an April ruling by…
A conservative media watchdog is urging the Federal Communications Commission not to renew ABC’s licenses, accusing the broadcaster of partisan bias as its lucrative TV rights are up in the air. The Media Research Center, or MRC, accused ABC of electioneering, refusing to cover critical issues, excusing political violence and…
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…
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…
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. You don’t normally get matches like this in Round 1 of a Grand Slam. Former World No. 4 Jack Draper will take on No.…
Love Island USA‘s Zach Georgiou lied to Kayda Bosse about how his connection with Alannah Keyser ended. During the Monday, June 29, episode of the Peacock show, Zach tried to reassure Kayda that she was always his first choice. He mentioned that his time in Casa Amor didn’t build a…
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…
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…
WASHINGTON — President Trump acted lawfully when he fired former Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter last year, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, finding legal protections against such dismissals unconstitutional. Chief Justice John Roberts authored the 6-3 opinion that overturned precedents restricting presidents from removing officials at independent government agencies without cause. “Although it is up…
IRVINE, Calif. — One reason to be optimistic about the U.S. national team’s chances in the Round of 32 against Bosnia-Herzegovina: The rhythm of the game figures to be similar to its two group-stage wins. That is to say, though there are plenty of differences between Bosnia, Paraguay and Australia,…
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…
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…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! It may be spring, but Meghan Markle proved that a chic black dress is always ‘in.’ But her maxi dress style is more than a polished outfit. It has tummy-hiding…
Manhattan congressional candidate Jack Schlossberg says he supports the effort to block arms sales to Israel and claims that the US has already lost the war in Iran. The grandson of President John F. Kennedy said during a recent candidates forum at the Stephen Wise Synagogue on the Upper West…
There was an upbeat tone amid a rare loss. All that mattered for the UCLA softball team was that its biggest goal remained within reach. “We’re going to hold our heads high and make sure that we go into next week just as prepared as we can be,” slugger Megan…
Lorenzo Lamas and Heather Locklear’s blossoming romance clearly already has the approval of their blended family. “Beautiful Heather, I adore you. The generous, loving, gracious energy you have makes you a very rare woman,” Lorenzo’s daughter Shayne Lamas wrote via Instagram on Sunday, May 10. “Watching your relationship with my…
Suspended LAUSD boss Alberto Carvalho has been spotted for the first time in nearly three months — as he spends his days pacing around the courtyard of his California home while collecting tens of thousands in taxpayers’ cash. The schools boss, who has earned about $90,000 since the FBI raided…
There’s another Ball in the bunch. LaMelo Ball and his partner Ana Montana announced that they had welcomed a baby boy into the world earlier this year and that they are launching a platform and nonprofit in order to support women through the fertility and IVF process. The new addition…
Many stars are expanding their families in 2026. Riverdale alum Charles Melton’s girlfriend, director Camille Summers-Valli, rang in the new year by confirming her pregnancy with their first baby. Two days later, Paradise star Krys Marshall debuted her baby bump at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. Adding to the baby…
Pressure is mounting on the Democratic National Committee to disclose its 2024 election postmortem, with even former Vice President Kamala Harris urging the party to do so despite the risk of embarrassment. Shortly after taking over, DNC Chairman Ken Martin ordered an autopsy into his party’s 2024 drubbing, but opted…
WASHINGTON — Sunday’s game between the Liberty and Washington Mystics wasn’t pretty. But it was a win — albeit an all-around frustrating game for both sides. The Liberty, despite the stop-and-go nature of the game and all the fouls, ultimately found a way to spoil the Mystics’ home opener, winning…
Meghan Trainor was showered with love on 2026 Mother’s Day by her husband, Daryl Sabara, and their three kids. “Happy Mother’s Day @meghantrainor,” Sabara, 33, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, May 10. “You somehow manage to do EVERYTHING and still make it look easy.” He continued, “You are the heart…
The founder of an organic baby formula company has branded Gavin Newsom’s plan to offer free diapers to all new babies born in the state as “grifting nonsense.” Newsom announced the Golden State Start initiative on Friday, a partnership with nonprofit Baby2Baby that will give every newborn delivered in participating…
San Francisco is rolling out a sweeping outdoor smoking ban that would snuff out cigarettes on bar patios and parklets across the city. The move has ignited outrage among local business owners, who argue the draconian measure is just the latest example of government overreach putting neighborhood bars at risk.…
MILWAUKEE — The Yankees don’t lose series often, but when they do, they get swept. At least their last two times, anyways, this one in crushing fashion. After arriving here as one of the hottest teams in baseball, winners of 16 of their last 19 games, the Yankees delivered a…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Three years later, and we haven’t stopped thinking about Nicole Kidman’s two-piece outfit from the 2023 US Open. She rolled up wearing a striped button-front shirt and matching shorts that…
A top Biden adviser has torn into hypocritical lefties who are supporting billionaire Tom Steyer for California governor. Neera Tanden, a former senior adviser to President Joe Biden, reacted to recent endorsements of the hedge fund titan turned climate activist, calling them “so funny.” “I really like Tom Steyer –…
AI might one day wreak havoc on commercial real estate, as some fear. But at least right now, it’s only adding fire to the superheated Manhattan market. The fear is that AI will lead to large employee layoffs, which of course would mean companies would need less office space —…
SAN FRANCISCO — No lottery luck this time around for the Warriors. The team will pick 11th in next month’s NBA draft after their most likely combination of ping-pong balls was pulled Sunday in Chicago during the NBA draft lottery. The Wizards earned the No. 1 pick. Golden State had…
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