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 New York Islanders get their season started against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. The two franchises are an interesting juxtaposition of each other. Eighteen months ago, the hockey gods smiled on the Islanders by gifting them a win in the Draft Lottery, which allowed the club to select Matthew Schaefer. The 19-year-old defenseman is already the face of the franchise and one of the best at his position in the entire…
Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed will miss the rest of the season after a scary neck injury in Green Bay’s Week 2 win over the Jets. Reed will undergo season-ending surgery, head coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday. “It will be a season-ending [injury],” LaFleur said. “He’ll be out, unfortunately. He…
Netflix is getting its spook on in October. The popular streamer is adding a slew of scary films like Dracula, Psycho, The Sixth Sense with Bruce Willis and more to prepare you for Halloween at the end of the month. But that’s not all Netflix is offering. Watch With Us…
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…
OpenAI leaders reportedly cooked up “insane” ideas like selling future tools to Russia and China and offering Kanye West early access to an unreleased model, horrifying top staffers. The proposals, detailed Wednesday in The Atlantic, made Dario Amodei – who was OpenAI’s Vice President of Research at the time –…
If you ask Matthew Schaefer about the skill he is best at — the thing he can do better than almost anybody on the planet, which gave him the foundation for a historic rookie season that ended in a unanimous Calder Trophy — he cannot break it down in detail.…
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…
NBA star Dillon Brooks has been charged with DUI stemming from the run-in he had with cops in Arizona in March. Scottsdale prosecutors formally hit the Phoenix Suns forward with one count of DUI liquor/drugs/vapors/combo, a Class 1 misdemeanor, on Monday, according to court records. He’s now due for arraignment…
Rob Lowe and wife Sheryl Berkoff’s two sons have taken on the family business over the years. After first meeting on a blind date in 1983, the 9-1-1: Lone Star actor and his future wife crossed paths again when she worked as a makeup artist on the set of his…
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…
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 White Sox took Game 1 in Houston, but all the team could talk about after was their fans – or lack thereof, apparently. The Astros heard the boo birds during their 6-3 loss at Dalkin Park, where the announced crowd was 34,011 — about 21 percent below a sellout…
Actor Chad Lowe and wife Kim Painter have announced the death of their daughter, Fiona. She was 13. “We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona,” the couple said in a statement to People, TMZ and other outlets on Tuesday, September 29. Lowe, 58, and Painter described…
Joan Jett is canceling multiple concerts amid her recovery from back surgery. “Following a recent injury, Joan Jett has undergone orthopedic surgery on a fractured vertebrae and will begin the necessary healing process,” read a statement shared via the rocker’s Instagram Story on Wednesday, August 5. After speaking with her…
Quarterback Anthony Diieso is cooking up something special for the St. Anthony’s Friars. After starting as a sophomore, Diieso is locked and loaded for his second year on varsity and put in the work this summer to prove it. “Last year was definitely a little nerve-wracking, but now I’m all…
Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 6, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Joe Amabile shared that surgeons removed the entire brain tumor discovered on a recent scan, posting a peace-sign photo from recovery with the message, “They…
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.), a conservative firebrand endorsed by President Trump, came up short Thursday in the Republican primary for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District, marking the second loss of the week for a candidate backed by the commander-in-chief. A flood of outside spending in the expansive and dramatically reshaped district,…
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — John Harbaugh’s unofficial Giants coaching debut is right around the corner, and the team might look closer to a regular-season product than you would expect. Asked for the first time if he plans to play the Giants starters in the preseason, Harbaugh indicated it is…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Being petite comes with its challenges, and finding flattering clothes is up there on my list of short-person struggles. At 5’0″, I’ve worn my fair share of oversized items and…
Kentucky-based Louisville Ladder is recalling roughly 1.77 million attic stairway ladders after receiving reports that bolts can break while the products are being used, creating a potentially deadly fall hazard. The recall involves certain Louisville, Featherlite, Lite and Century attic stairway ladders equipped with gas struts, according to a notice…
Carson Beck showed out in his first NFL appearance. During the Cardinals’ opening preseason matchup against the Panthers at the NFL Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Beck, 24, racked up 188 passing yards and a touchdown while completing 15-of-19 attempts before being removed during the second half. Beck’s start…
Former Bachelorette Hannah Brown is in no rush to expand her family with husband Adam Woolard. “Since having the surgery [to correct my double uterus in April], I feel like the conversation is coming up more and more,” Brown, 31, exclusively told Us on Wednesday, August 5, while promoting her…
Grouchy Fauci. Dr. Anthony Fauci looked downright miserable Thursday after a Senate committee voted to hold him in contempt for refusing to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Just hours after the vote to refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution, a sullen-looking Fauci was…
The UK government has greenlit Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, saying it has received assurances from the company about editorial independence and diversity of media. The UK’s antitrust arm said Thursday that it decided not to further probe the deal, weeks after British culture minister Lisa…
The depth on USC’s offensive line is suddenly being tested — three weeks before the season opener. Coach Lincoln Riley told reporters on Thursday that center Kilian O’Connor suffered a “non-contact kind of freak injury” that would sideline him for the season. Riley did not offer specifics on the nature…
Kendra Wilkinson is kickstarting a brand-new fitness routine. Wilkinson, 41, revealed via her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, August 5, that she “hasn’t worked out in probably two years” before heading to her local gym. “I don’t know where to start,” the former Playboy model said. “Do I start with cardio?…
Xavier Becerra is running — for California governor and away from the press. The Democratic frontrunner has gone nearly two months without making himself available for media questions, an unusual strategy that critics say reflects a campaign that is overly confident California’s overwhelming Democratic registration advantage will carry Becerra to…
A white Marine Corps veteran who spent nearly 15 years working in corporate security for Shell is suing the oil giant, alleging he was forced out and replaced by a less-qualified man during a DEI-fueled reorganization. Thomas Hutt, 60, of Rusk, Texas, claims Shell booted him from his role overseeing…
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Dalen Cambre used to jump over the couch in his childhood home to practice circus catches. Maybe that explains the unexplainable: How does a receiver who had 10 career catches in six college seasons at Louisiana and zero as an undrafted rookie last season lead…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If the word ‘sneakers’ makes you think of athletic styles, neon colors and chunky soles, you’re not alone. But it’s 2026, and the chicest ladies are wearing sleek, understated sneakers…
President Trump dismissed a report Thursday that he’s privately told donors Vice President JD Vance must be the 2028 Republican presidential nominee – insisting that it’s “way too early” to make an official endorsement. Earlier Thursday, the Washington Post reported Trump told GOP benefactors during an Oval Office meeting two-weeks…
A security scare in one of Mexico’s biggest avocado-producing states has abruptly stopped US inspections, threatening to disrupt shipments of the popular fruit into America. The US Embassy announced Wednesday all US government operations in Michoacán had been suspended because of what it described as a “threat to US interests.”…
The next time Jahmyr Gibbs goes out to dinner with his teammates, he’ll be the one picking up the check. The Lions on Thursday gave Gibbs a three-year, $67.5 million contract extension that will keep him in the Motor City through 2030 and make him the highest-paid running back in…
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