Gov. Gavin Newsom praised his disgraced chief of staff for her service to California during her two-year tenure in his office when she left his office in 2024 — despite knowing she was under the investigation by the FBI. Dana Williamson, 53, had been interviewed by the FBI in November, and was quietly placed on leave, before being given a hero’s departure on the way out by Newsom just a month later. Williamson, a Sacramento political veteran, was a key liaison between the governor and lawmakers, labor unions and business interests. “I greatly appreciate Dana’s counsel and her service to…
It’s hard to talk about a player’s legacy while they’re still playing. Those narratives feel so incomplete, especially when discussing someone who’s still in their prime. But A’ja Wilson’s sustained dominance and, for the most part, durability over the course of the past nine years might make her a rare…
On what should have been a bustling night for OBriens Bar & Grill, the New York City establishment’s owner blamed Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for his place being empty. “You’ve wronged us, make it right,” Michael O’Brien exclusively told Us Weekly about the A-list couple on Thursday, July 2. …
The diminutive, now-extinct humans known as the “hobbits” were scavengers who dined on dwarf elephants after Komodo dragons took the best cuts, archaeologists have discovered. The finding upends the assumption that Homo floresiensis, a human species that arrived on the Indonesian island of Flores at least 700,000 years ago, hunted…
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. The Yankees open a weekend series against the Twins on Friday night in The Bronx, and they will do so with one of their…
The enigmatic Scythians, a diverse group of nomadic tribes known for their ferocity in battle, were organized around elite dynasties of powerful men and women over 2,500 years ago, a new DNA study finds. The results reveal that social inequality arose in these nomadic groups around 900 B.C., during the…
Caitlyn Ecock used to feel like just another cog in the machine. Inside the cardiac procedures unit at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, the 28-year-old had grown accustomed to darting between patients, checking vitals, prepping them for surgery and keeping the department moving amid a constant flow of activity. But somewhere in…
It’s not just the recent jab to her throat by Alyssa Thomas that Caitlin Clark thinks was a flagrant foul. An admittedly frustrated Clark also thinks that the way the media and fans harp on every minuscule thing about her and the Fever is getting to be too much, even…
The first season of Elle introduced some shocking moments — including Elle betraying her friend amid a complicated love triangle. During the Prime series, which is streaming now, Elle (Lexi Minetree) formed a friendship with Shannon (Danielle Chand) before she found out that the senior was dating Miles (Jacob Moskovitz).…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s decision to pass over Marianne Lake as his successor marked a surprising end to her 26-year career — and she’s leaving $50 million in unvested stock on the table after quitting, according to a report. Lake, 56, found out about Dimon’s decision just three days…
The Lakers are trading Deandre Ayton to the Wizards, a source confirmed to the California Post. The Lakers have traded Deandre Ayton to the Wizards for Jaden Hardy and picks. Jaden Hardy and two Wizards’ second-round picks (2031 and 2032) are coming to Los Angeles. This story is still developing.
Sullivan’s Crossing‘s Morgan Kohan is opening up about how Scott Patterson‘s exit affected the show. “It’s interesting. There are always going to be different dynamics,” Kohan, 32, exclusively told Us Weekly. “One of the things that came out of not having Sully on the show was we did get all…
A Filipino woman thought she had found love with Dubai’s charismatic crown prince after weeks of flirtatious messages and intimate video calls. Instead, she became the latest victim of an increasingly sophisticated AI-powered romance scam that uses deepfake technology to impersonate Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the heir to Dubai’s throne,…
Fun in the sun can have a dark side. Across the country, more than 88 million Americans get at least one sunburn every year — and while peeling skin might seem like a temporary annoyance, the damage can last a lifetime. Research shows that suffering five or more sunburns doubles…
After an emotional — and controversial — win Thursday in the World Cup, Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo donned late ex-teammate Diogo Jota’s No. 21 jersey and pointed to the sky. Their 2-1 win over Croatia in the first round came on the eve of Jota’s death in a car crash…
Criminal Minds has been raising the stakes this season — but how worried should viewers be about potential onscreen deaths? RJ Hatanaka spoke exclusively to Us Weekly about whether he is concerned about his character’s future on the show, saying, “I think that I should never get too comfortable. As…
Fourth of July celebrations across the United States this weekend could be accompanied by light shows in the night skies, as a string of powerful solar eruptions appear set to strike Earth.The sun has been especially hyperactive over the past few days — firing off 10 M-class solar flares over…
A former National League MVP is headed to the minor leagues. Andrew McCutchen, 39, has signed a minor-league contract with the Braves and is expected to report to Triple-A, according to reports. Released by the Rangers in May after hitting .192 in 37 games, McCutchen grew up as a diehard…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Flat sandals are an easy grab, but they come with a hefty side of regret. When you’re running errands, walking to the restaurant or traveling abroad, you’ll be glad you…
The annual “A Capitol Fourth” concert will go ahead tonight despite record-setting heat settling over Washington, DC. The show on the West Lawn of the US Capitol gets underway at 8 p.m., with gates opening at 7 p.m. to minimize spectators’ time outside. “All guests are strongly encouraged to bring…
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. In one of the last games of the Round of 32, Australia returns from Group D to the knockout stage and faces Egypt in…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! There comes a point every summer when denim shorts start feeling like more trouble than they’re worth. They ride up, feel stiff in the heat and somehow never seem as…
They’ve got drip, even when they’re dripping in sweat. As temperatures soared into the triple digits this week for the Big Apple’s first official heat wave since 2012, some of the city’s fashion junkies refused to give up their signature style — even when it depends on heavy textiles like…
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A Spanish passenger evacuated from the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus, Spain’s health ministry announced Tuesday, as the World Health Organization said it has now confirmed nine cases. Three people on the cruise died. The passenger with the…
Mallory Edens, the daughter of Milwaukee Bucks billionaire co-owner Wes Edens, shut down an internet troll who attempted to insult her over her appearance at the 2026 NBA Draft lottery Sunday. The model responded to an X post that said she’s “aging fast” since becoming an internet sensation when she represented…
Hayden Panettiere is clearing up the circumstances surrounding her decision to give full custody of her daughter, Kaya, to ex Wladimir Klitschko. “The idea that anyone would think that I would just give away my child and be OK with it is heartbreaking and couldn’t be further from the truth,”…
President Trump urged New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to “cherish” billionaires like Ken Griffin after the Citadel CEO threatened to bolt from a Park Avenue skyscraper project and move to Miami in response to the socialist mayor’s attacks. “When you lose people like that, it’s sort of not recoverable,” Trump told…
A potential strike by more than 200 unionized maintenance workers may keep Hersheypark from opening for the summer season on time. Workers at the Pennsylvania park, The Hotel Hershey and the Giant Center rejected what Hershey Entertainment & Resorts described as its “last, best, and final” contract offer on Thursday…
A solar eruption has blown a massive hole in the sun’s atmosphere, causing temporary radio blackouts and possibly triggering a northern lights display tomorrow.Scientists recorded an M5.7-class solar flare on Sunday (May 10), which briefly disrupted high-frequency radio communications on the sunlit side of our planet, according to the National…
Four Californians exposed to the deadly Hantavirus outbreak linked to a Dutch cruise ship are being monitored by health officials — including one Bay Area resident who was aboard the vessel before the illness was detected. The California Department of Public Health said on Monday it is coordinating with the CDC…
The Dodgers acquired a recognizable name in a minor trade with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Just don’t expect to see him on the Dodgers’ MLB roster for now. A week after he was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks, five-year MLB veteran Alek Thomas was dealt to the Dodgers in…
The first season of Off Campus is focused on Hannah and Garrett’s love story — but will Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli return for future seasons of the show? “I totally understand your concern,” Cameli, 28, exclusively told Us Weekly about each season of the Prime Video show being focused…
He’s God a new gig. Scott-Vincent Borba, the co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics has ditched the multimillion-dollar high life of hobnobbing with the hot likes of Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian to pursue priesthood. Donating his entire fortune — including cash, cars and a cushy California beach house — to charity, the “Father”…
WASHINGTON — Current and former CIA employees are being interviewed as part of a FBI probe into ex-agency director John Brennan’s handling of a 2016 investigation of purported collusion between then-GOP candidate Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russia, The Post has learned. Agents from the bureau’s Miami field office sat…
Activist investor Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management is seeking investor backing for a potential bid to take fast-food chain Wendy’s private, the Financial Times reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of Wendy’s, which has a market capitalization of $1.3 billion, jumped about 14% on Tuesday. The deal talks are taking…
Ocean temperatures reached a near-record-breaking monthly high in April as forecasters warn that we could be on the cusp of one of the strongest El Niño events of the century.El Niño is the warm phase of a multi-year natural climate pattern that increases global temperatures. Forecasters have predicted that there’s…
“Patient zero” isn’t exactly the title you want attached to your travel itinerary. But that’s the grim distinction Dutch ornithologist Leo Schilperoord now holds after authorities identified him as the first case in a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a luxury cruise ship. The 70-year-old birdwatcher and his wife, Mirjam Schilperoord,…
A judge in Florida has granted prosecutors’ bid to get Tiger Woods’ prescription records in his drunk driving case, according to a report. Judge Darren Steele is allowing prosecutors to issue a subpoena to the pharmacy where the golf champ got his meds but the records will not be made…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Take one look at runways, city streets and rich mom wardrobes — polka dots are totally back, and they work magic in the polish department. Our 17 favorite dresses, blouses…
Inflation heated up in April to the hottest level in three years as the Iran war drove energy prices higher, and started to filter through the economy – likely keeping the Fed on hold when it comes to interest rates. The Consumer Price Index jumped 3.8% in April over the…
QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Hawaii, North Pacific OceanWhat’s in the photo? A sunglint covers Hawaii as a hurricane barrels toward the islandsWhich satellite took the photo? Suomi NPPWhen was it taken? Sept. 7, 2025This striking satellite snap shows a powerful hurricane bearing down on Hawaii as a shimmering silver streak…
Joel Embiid was comforted by his son, Arthur, following the Knicks’ sweep of the 76ers on Sunday in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Arthur joined him during the postgame press conference — one that warranted tough questions about another disappointing playoff loss and an injury-filled season. FS1’s “First…
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