WASHINGTON — President Trump hailed the final withdrawal of US troops from Iraq Wednesday — telling guests at the White House that “we’re getting the hell out of there” and insisting his war with Iran won’t drag on for more than two decades like the invasion that toppled dictator Saddam Hussein “It was a quagmire. Many, many years it lasted, but soon that part of history will be over,” Trump said at a Hispanic heritage celebration, recounting the US invasion of 2003 and subsequent anti-insurgency campaigns. “We’re getting the hell out of there,” the president went on, calling Iraq “a…
The US Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation placing new restrictions on stock trading by members of Congress, as Democrats refused to provide enough votes to advance the measure toward passage, arguing that it falls short of a full ban. By a vote of 53-47, the Senate halted a Republican drive…
Better.com founder Vishal Garg says he has finally secured enough shareholder votes to oust the board members who pushed him out — potentially handing him control of the embattled mortgage lender less than two months after his stunning defenestration. Garg’s investor group announced Wednesday that shareholders representing more than 51%…
A powerful “Kelvin wave,” triggered by this year’s super El Niño, is creeping up the Pacific coast of Central and North America and will soon reach California’s shores, where it could raise sea levels by up to 1 foot (30 centimeters) for months, researchers warn.Kelvin waves are a well-known, planetary-scale…
New research shows that U.S. alcohol use has declined for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, but drinking remains above pre-pandemic levels — with one particular group showing a sharp increase in heavy intake. A study led by the University of Southern California/Keck Medicine found that among adults ages…
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department announced charges Wednesday against 10 foreign nationals accused of illegally registering to vote and then casting ballots in Minnesota. Attorney General Todd Blanche told reporters that illegal aliens from Brazil, Ghana and Liberia falsely claimed US citizenship to vote in the 2022 midterm elections, the…
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge in August came in cooler than expected — likely delaying another interest-rate hike until December. The core PCE price index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose 0.2% over the month at a 3% annual rate, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said Wednesday.…
Anthropic co-founder Daniela Amodei used stuffed animals to work through office problems, giving them names and personalities for “managerial role-playing,” according to a report. The sister of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and her husband Holden Karnofsky used the toys as a “personal advisory council,” according to the piece published Wednesday…
Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball’s partner Ana Montana was arrested Monday on felony drug charges in North Carolina, according to booking records obtained by TMZ. The model, whose real name is Analicia Chaves, is facing charges of two felony counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud or forgery, as…
Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Walmart’s highly anticipated Deals & More sale is happening from October 5 through October 11, but who says you have to wait until next week to save? In fact, countless cool-girl…
At first glance, Rachel Accurso, better known by her persona Ms. Rachel, looks like your typical toddler entertainer clad in denim overalls, a pink T-shirt, and a matching headband. However, Accurso has been at the center of political controversies, which heightened as she began talking about the situation in Gaza…
It’s well-known that regular exercise comes with health benefits, but exactly how those benefits manifest at the cellular level isn’t clear. Now, researchers have identified a series of changes in metabolism and the immune system that differentiate regular exercisers from people with sedentary lifestyles.The findings, published Sept. 18 in the…
It’s impossible to predict exactly who will and who won’t get cancer — but there are certainly factors that we know increase our risk, like family history and smoking. Also upping your odds? Certain illnesses. And they account for more cancer cases than you might think. A new study published…
LONDON — Andy Burrows calls the NFL’s ticketing strategy for Sunday’s game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium “a bit shambolic.” After charging up to 245 pounds ($325) for tickets to see the Indianapolis Colts face the Washington Commanders, the league reduced prices in a bid to sell out the north London…
Chad Lowe and his brother, Rob Lowe, are synonymous with Hollywood. While Rob, 62, was part of Hollywood’s infamous “Brat Pack” in the 1980s, Chad, 58, forged an acting career in his own right. In 1993, he won the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the Emmys for…
WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission is ramping up a sweeping probe of Anthropic, OpenAI and other frontier labs to uncover the potential dangers their technology poses to consumers, and plans to slap the tech titans with formal demands, similar to subpoenas, to turn over information, administration officials told The…
The University of Maine System’s Board of Trustees voted this week to remove the name of former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell from a building and a scholarship fund over his links to late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The board voted 9-5 Monday with one abstention to rename the Senator…
Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch announced Wednesday that he is stepping down after more than seven years on the job to join Mattel as its new chief executive. Lynch will remain on the board of the media conglomerate, which is home to publications like The New Yorker, Vogue, GQ and…
Another look at A’ja Wilson’s heated confrontation with a Fever fan Tuesday night has been discovered. During the fourth quarter of the No. 6 Fever’s 99-89 series-tying Game 2 victory, the Aces star got tangled up with Sophie Cunningham while trying to get set in the post. Whistles blew for…
Hannah Brown returned to the Dancing With the Stars ballroom — this time, as a spectator — and reunited with her ex Tyler Cameron. The former Bachelorette, 32, was all smiles backstage with her arms around Cameron, 33, and former DWTS partner Alan Bersten as she attended Yacht Rock Night…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate for Senate from the Lone Star State, privately told a group of conservative donors and lobbyists that GOP polling numbers suffered as a result of the party’s much-hyped midterm convention in Dallas earlier this month. “To be honest with you, the numbers…
Saturn is about to reach its annual opposition this week, when it appears at its brightest and biggest all year and becomes the only planet visible all night.The short, exciting period for skywatchers has more to do with where Earth is in its orbit than with Saturn’s journey around the…
Road rage? Try road relaxation. When most of us conjure up a wellness escape in our minds, it’s a trip to the spa. Maybe there’s a massage. Some zen tunes. A bit of aromatherapy. But one luxury car brand is posing the unlikely question: Why drive to the spa when…
The world’s oldest watchmaker in continuous operation is popping up in the Hamptons. Vacheron Constantin, the luxury horological house based in Geneva, Switzerland, has unveiled a tony space in London Jewelers’ East Hampton boutique. The activation at 2 Main St. will remain open through Sept. 6. “At London Jewelers, we…
WASHINGTON — The anti-trans campaign is going big in Texas. A conservative super PAC is kicking off its $10 million midterm ad blitz with a spot depicting Texas Senate Democratic hopeful James Talarico as a doctor performing a sex-change surgery on a little girl. The brutal 30-second spot starts with…
Airbnb stock shot up over 15% Friday after it notched one of its strongest growth quarters in years, with CEO Brian Chesky crediting AI – after fearing the tech could spell trouble for tech companies like his. He told CNBC that he’d spend “a lot more” on AI in 2026,…
Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler trolled Steph Curry in a recent series of pictures posted on Instagram. Butler, who is on a trip to Amsterdam, posted pictures of his overseas workout — but with a twist. It appears Butler photoshopped Curry’s face over his own in each of the…
Julia Roberts is looking back at niece Emma Roberts’ wedding to husband Cody John. “Love you two ♥️♥️,” the Pretty Woman actress, 58, commented on Emma’s Thursday, August 6, Instagram post, which featured several photos from her and John’s July 25 nuptials. Emma, 35, and John, 36, tied the knot…
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito confirmed Friday he’s staying on the nation’s highest court, weeks after a swell of speculation about a possible retirement. “Obviously, I’m here for another term,” Alito, 76, said in an interview published in The Wall Street Journal’s editorial section. Discussion of Alito’s future hit a…
Former Fox News investigative reporter Catherine Herridge got a major boost in her First Amemdment case Friday, after a federal appeals court judge reversed course and said she doesn’t have to pay a hefty daily fine for refusing to identify confidential sources. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the…
Observations from Giants training camp Friday. ‘Backs on target In a grueling practice filled with 11-on-11 periods, the top two quarterbacks were sharp as Jaxson Dart was 16-of-19 and Jameis Winston was 18-of-19. Both handled a variety of pressures, looking for checkdowns and leading drives of 13-plus plays at the…
This week on Legally Us, Rachael Bennett, a certified family law specialist and senior attorney at Sullivan Law & Associates, breaks down Dorit Kemsley and Paul “PK” Kemsley’s contentious divorce. In court documents obtained by Us on July 27, Dorit, 50, alleged that PK, 58, is trying to “egregiously misuse…
Californians aren’t on board with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035 — but the governor doubled down on the mandate Friday, suggesting that punishing gas prices in California could incentivize more residents to consider EVs. A recent poll revealed that nearly 66% of…
Wall Streeters slammed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new so-called “Business Advisory Council,” calling it “phony” and a “waste of time” after the far-left pol delivered months of insults to the business community. The panel aims to tap key industries for advice and feedback to the mayor, Bloomberg reported…
Paige Spiranac was brutally honest while answering “the questions everyone else is too afraid to ask.” The golf influencer opened up on her personal life in a YouTube video entitled “Confession time” on Thursday. “No, I actually haven’t dated anyone famous before,” Spiranac said while golfing on a course in…
Everyone knows Netflix has a lot of movies to watch, but which ones are worth your time? It’s a dilemma worthy of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet – to stream or not to stream? That’s the question Watch With Us is answering this weekend with a list of three high-quality films that…
Spencer Pratt got some serious face time with President Trump during 47’s ultra-exclusive fundraiser in Southern California. Pratt posted a series of photos sitting next to Trump during the event at Trump National Gold Club Los Angeles held Tuesday. Pratt shared that he and Trump are working together on a…
Yahoo’s AI-powered news tool has a clear bias against conservative viewpoints — with just 3% of its featured articles coming from right-leaning outlets in the past three months, according to a new analysis released Thursday. Media Research Center – a conservative watchdog that has previously called out Apple News, Google…
Cozell McQueen, a cornerstone of North Carolina State’s 1983 “Cardiac Pack” championship team, died Wednesday at age 64. No cause of death has been confirmed. The 6-foot-11 legend played for NC State from 1981-85, when he became an extremely dependable rebounder and defender. His defensive prowess showed when he was…
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A Democratic congressional candidate in Michigan who crowed about “cracking down on slumlords” took in up to $50,000 in annual rental income while his own properties got dinged for code violations, according to records reviewed by The Post. State Sen. Sean McCann, the Democratic nominee in Michigan’s Fourth Congressional District,…
Ransom-seeking hackers targeted dozens of prominent US financial institutions and other major businesses over the past month, according to a report. Google disclosed the ongoing cyberattacks earlier this week, with Reuters reporting that the targeted firms included Blackstone, Bridgewater Associates, Apollo Global Management, Bain Capital, KKR, TPG, CME Group, Clearlake…
A new chatbot called ChatTJB has been making waves in San Francisco after advertising itself as the “leading chat interface powered by AI” — only for curious users to discover that the supposed artificial intelligence is actually just one man named Tucker Bryant. In ChatTJB‘s world, “AI” stands for “average…
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