Iran blacklisted 45 tankers that purportedly violated its protocols when transiting the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to fine the vessels or confiscate their cargo if they did so again. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority said in an X post Sunday that the ships could be fined, detained or have their cargo — including crude oil and liquified natural gas — confiscated. Other vessels assisting the blacklisted ships could also be penalized, warned Tehran’s new authority over the waterway. Some of the blacklisted ships included a United Arab Emirates’ ADNOC Logistics and Shipping vessel, ADNOC’s subsidiary Navig8 Tankers, as well as…
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra’s lead over Republican rival Steve Hilton has shrunk dramatically in a new statewide poll, with the two candidates now separated by just eight points. Becerra leads Hilton 49.2% to 41% among likely November voters, while 9.8% remain undecided, according to a new poll shared exclusively…
California Attorney General Rob Bonta scrapped Monday’s planned settlement talks with Paramount as the media giant weighs bolting the Golden State — with Tennessee reportedly emerging as its preferred landing spot. Bonta pulled the plug late Sunday after accusing Paramount of leaking and mischaracterizing details from a preliminary meeting between…
A severe case of COVID-19 can “reawaken” dormant viruses in the body, even in people with otherwise healthy immune systems, a new study finds.These reactivated viruses include Epstein-Barr virus (the “mono” virus, or EBV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), herpes simplex virus (HSV) and anelloviruses. That final group of viruses can be found…
Absence makes the heart grow fonder — and possibly live longer. Never one to shy away from sharing intimate details, biohacker Bryan Johnson recently revealed he’s never slept with his girlfriend of almost four years, Kate Tolo. In a video posted to social media, the longevity mogul explained the reasoning…
President Trump on Monday escalated the trade battle against Canada after its prime minister, Mark Carney, said the two countries were at “war.” “Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years. Their ridiculously high tariffs on our Farmers and farm products has made life impossible for…
Immigrant grocers and bodegas sued Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his plan to open five government-owned supermarkets — likening his plans to the devastating competitive threat that would be posed by Walmart coming to New York City. The Multicultural Business Coalition, which is comprised of 50 chambers of commerce representing ethnically…
The odds have never meant much to Fergus Farrell. In 2018, the Irishman was given a 5% chance of ever walking again after a workplace injury left him paralyzed from the ribcage down. Nearly six years later, after a grueling recovery, he’s hitting the open road for a 3,000-mile trek…
Can’t blame flopping this time. Caitlin Clark and DiJonai Carrington traded shots again Sunday night, with Clark getting the last word as the Indiana Fever star poured in 37 points with a career-high eight 3-pointers and 10 assists in a 113-90 dismantling of the Chicago Sky. The dominant performance eliminated…
Justin and Hailey Bieber have given fans several glimpses into their life as parents via social media since welcoming son Jack in August 2024. “WELCOME HOME JACK BLUES BIEBER 🐻,” Justin wrote alongside a sweet Instagram snap of the newborn’s foot in 2024, confirming his birth. While the pair have…
The internet is ablaze after controversial socialist Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan invoked second lady Usha Vance in taking a dig at Vice President JD Vance, leading some top voices to question how he would treat female staff should he win in November. “El Sayed is now attacking Wives [sic] of…
Myles Garrett hasn’t played a single meaningful snap for the Rams yet, but that hasn’t changed NFL fans’ fear of him. The Rams’ newest defensive wrecking ball was ranked as the third-most feared player in the NFL entering the 2026 season, according to a new survey by BetMGM Sportsbook. The…
Hayden Panettiere‘s estranged mother is speaking out about how the late actress allegedly treated the physical and emotional pain she was in prior to her shocking death. “She was in pain,” Lesley Vogel told The New York Times in an article published on Sunday, August 23, recalling time she says…
WASHINGTON — Iranian state media broadcast a chilling three-minute video fantasizing about killing Barron Trump in a disturbing escalation against President Trump and his family — as Tehran braces for an onslaught of additional crushing economic penalties. The clip titled “Where to kill Barron Trump” claimed to show the movements…
Heading abroad doesn’t mean missing out on legendary natural history programming. With a top-rated VPN, you can unlock streaming access to the BBC’s complete Sir David Attenborough library — including the landmark Attenborough at 100 collection — from anywhere in the world.Our tech-savvy colleagues at TechRadar and T3 have put…
When the postseason starts, Shohei Ohtani could be more than an opener. He could be a full-fledged starting pitcher. “In theory, yes,” manager Dave Roberts said. Imagine: Ohtani pitching for the Dodgers in the World Series. Only this time, he wins. Only this time, he has a signature Fall Classic…
There might be a few surprising concerns about George Lombard Jr.’s defense, the rookie shortstop committing a third error in as many games after a sparkling start. There might be a few unsurprising concerns about Spencer Jones’ strikeouts, up to 64 in his first 57 games and 159 at-bats. But…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! At the beginning of every season, we like to take inventory of the clothes we wear often and the ones collecting dust. While most people focus on everyday styles, you’d…
Are you all in on AI, or are you bracing for an AI-pocalypse? While Wall Street wagers on skyrocketing profits at artificial intelligence firms and chipmakers alike, regular joes worry about big, noisy, water-hogging data centers – not to mention their jobs. Many, no doubt, have been prompting their chatbots…
A limestone carving depicting the Maya queen known as Lady K’abel.(Image credit: Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1967.29)QUICK FACTSName: Front face of a stelaWhat it is: A limestone carvingWhere it is from: Petén, GuatemalaWhen it was made: A.D. 692This massive limestone carving depicts a…
Next time your favorite streaming service asks if you’re still watching, you might want to think twice before hitting “Yes.” Ever since TVs became fixtures in American homes, doctors — and plenty of worried parents — have warned that too much screen time could take a toll on our bodies,…
The Dodgers unleashed their three best pitchers on the Pirates over the weekend: Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitching the series opener, Tarik Skubal the middle game and Blake Snell the series finale on Sunday. The results were predictable: win, win, win. “Definitely excited about it,” Snell said. Snell pointed out that Tyler…
Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, is marking what would have been her late husband’s 48th birthday. “Happy birthday, baby,” Vanessa, 44, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, August 23, along with a throwback picture of the former couple. “I love you so much.” In the throwback photo, Vanessa could be seen…
President Trump on Wednesday talked with an AI-powered hologram of former President Theodore Roosevelt. “Do you consider the Panama Canal your greatest achievement?” Trump asked the ghostly image at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota. “The canal stands as one of my proudest battles, no question. But greatness…
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Sometimes the loudest player on the pitch is the quietest player on the team. For 81 minutes, U.S. midfielder Malik Tillman had covered nearly every blade of grass. He did what he has done throughout this World Cup: chase, press, recover possession and stitch together the…
The late Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek’s widow, Kimberly, joined a slew of stars in supporting influencer Nara Smith amid her 2-year-old daughter’s cancer battle. “Honoring you and your fortitude as you have embarked on the unimaginable journey that cancer is,” Kimberly, 44, commented on Smith’s Instagram post…
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…
PHOENIX — Finally, the Giants’ luck started to turn in the fifth inning Wednesday night. All series, San Francisco batters had consistently made hard contact against Diamondbacks pitchers but had little to show for it — nothing at all, if we’re talking about wins and losses. But then, Heliot Ramos…
Taylor Frankie Paul is trying to get back to neutral after ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen called 911 alleging she violated their protection order amid their contentious custody battle. A source close to Taylor, 32, exclusively tells Us Weekly that they believe Dakota, 33, is allegedly “ using and abusing the system…
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche shot back at California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s claims of political targeting by the Department of Justice in the top prosecutor’s first public remarks on the matter. Blanche said at a Wednesday news conference that he could not comment on any pending investigations, but he did…
For Egor Dëmin, the offseason checklist is simple, if not easy: Win the Summer League, build a backcourt connection with rookie Mikel Brown Jr. and ride that into the regular season. “The first thing, the goal of the whole team is win Summer League,” Dëmin said. “My goal is to…
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…
President Trump shouldn’t waste time chasing a final Iran deal — and instead prepare Americans for resuming military operations by targeting Tehran’s economic lifeline, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg told The Post. “[We should be telling Americans] the fight’s not over. It’s going to take a day or two —…
Jaylen Brown may have to say sorry to Joel Embiid for comments he made on a Twitch stream this offseason, now that the two will be teammates in Philadelphia. Following the news that Brown was being traded to the 76ers as part of a blockbuster deal that sent Paul George…
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…
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