California schools will be required to offer students access to at least one all-gender bathroom starting Wednesday under a new statewide mandate — a move that’s stoking anger from conservatives and concerned parents who say Sacramento is putting politics ahead of education. The requirement, which takes effect July 1, stems from a 2023 law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom as part of a package of legislation aimed at supporting the state’s LGBTQ community. Supporters said the measure would make schools more welcoming for transgender students. “These measures will help protect vulnerable youth, promote acceptance, and create more supportive environments in…
Taylor Sheridan made shocking revelations about how several ex-convicts had to be taken to the hospital after their time on the set of Mayor of Kingstown. “There is a scene in episode 3 of the first season where a man is arrested for killing a child. It actually is a…
President Trump confirmed Tuesday that the Republican Party will host an unusual “midterm convention” in Dallas on Sept. 9-10. The location and dates for the event, designed to drum up enthusiasm for GOP candidates ahead of the Nov. 3 election, were first reported by Bloomberg News. “BIG NEWS! For the first…
The exodus from “60 Minutes” continued this week as veteran producer Henry Schuster announced he is leaving CBS News after nearly two decades, becoming the latest prominent figure to depart the news magazine under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Unlike many of the recent exits that have rocked “60 Minutes,” however, Schuster’s…
LeBron James is hitting free agency for the first time in eight years and doesn’t appear to be all too worried. Since the news broke that James and his agent, Rich Paul, informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he would not be returning to the team next season, James made…
Ads on the wildly popular video game platform Roblox enticed kids to try caffeinated potato chips — and they targeted children as young as age 5, a consumer watchdog group says. The controversial online gaming company – which has been probed by half a dozen states over child safety issues…
The Trump administration lifted emergency export controls on Anthropic’s most advanced artificial intelligence models on Tuesday night, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick — abruptly ending a bitter standoff that disrupted the global tech sector. “Anthropic has agreed to proactively detect and address security risks associated with the models; to…
You are slowly dying in so many subtle, little ways that you might not even notice. That is, until you enter a biohacking expo, where thousands interested in “hacking” their biology in the name of longevity congregate to see the latest in time-defying technology. A man behind one booth will…
Imagine how upset Kirk Herbstreit would be if he were a Mets fan? The ESPN college football analyst went off on his beloved Reds and the state of Major League Baseball in posts on X after Cincinnati blew a 3-0 lead to the Brewers on Monday night and eventually lost…
Collin Gosselin is doubling down on his claims that mom Kate Gosselin abused him as a child. “Never forget the fact that my mom would write in her diary how she ‘had to pray to God to stop hitting me’ (This was while I was 2 years old by the…
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) blasted Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) as an “absolute disgrace” as the two got into a shouting match Tuesday during a heated congressional hearing on the victims of sanctuary city policies. Lawler erupted after being interrupted multiple times by Democrats as he laid out the details leading…
A beloved California radio station has lost its final local voices as an iHeartMedia bloodbath spreads nationwide. Riverside-based 99.1 KGGI cut longtime on-air personalities Evelyn Erives, Nick Nack and Garrison King las week as part of the radio giant’s latest wave of layoffs, according to the Los Angeles Times. The…
Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many…
Wisconsin native Esmir Bajraktarević will face his country of birth, the United States, in a World Cup knockout stage game on Wednesday. The 21-year-old switched his international allegiance from the USMNT to Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2024 to represent his parents’ home country after uncertainty surrounding the U.S. coaching change,…
Daveigh Chase’s dad, John Schwallier, is speaking out after her death. Schwallier told The California Post on Monday, June 29, that Chase’s cause of death “doesn’t surprise” him, adding that “it is what it is” and that “it’s something you sometimes have to expect with the lifestyle she was living.”…
Gov. Gavin Newsom is putting millions behind an effort to tackle one of California’s biggest election headaches: the state’s notoriously slow vote count. As part of California’s newly approved $351.7 billion state budget, Newsom and Democratic lawmakers allocated $40 million to help counties process ballots more quickly before the November general election. Republican strategist…
The dropoff after Vladislav Gavrikov on the left side of the Rangers defense corps is considerable and remains a priority as free agency begins at noon Wednesday. Finishing this past season with 21-year-old Drew Fortescue and Matthew Robertson, a career AHLer up until that campaign, as their second- and third-pair…
Actor Aaron Lazar’s family has launched a GoFundMe amid his battle with ALS. “Aaron Lazar has inspired audiences as a singer and actor,” a message read via a newly launched GoFundMe. “But to those who love him most, Aaron is a devoted father to his two teenage sons, a loving…
California lawmakers accusing oil companies of exploiting the Iran war to gouge drivers are now backing a bill that would allow the state to crack down under its emergency price-gouging laws. The Wartime Price Gouging Prevention Act (SB 493) — co-authored by Sen. Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) and Sen. Ben…
Stocks on Tuesday wrapped up their strongest quarter in years as traders shrugged off concerns about an AI bubble and hoped for a final peace deal with Iran – but more volatility could be in store this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 0.3%, or 136.46 points, for a…
WASHINGTON — You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things can cause itchiness, sometimes serious diseases. Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can…
The Blazers are keeping their big man. Center Robert Williams III is staying in Portland, agreeing to a three-year, $44 million extension to remain with the Trail Blazers, ESPN reported Tuesday. The extension will keep him in Portland through the 2028-29 season. Williams, 28, has dealt with injury issues throughout…
After going through several shocking cast exits, a showrunner change and a reduced episode order, Fire Country has cast its first series regular. Olivia Thirlby will be joining season 5 as a new firefighter, CJ, according to Deadline. The new addition is described as “a quick-witted, fiercely independent, blue-collar, decorated…
Billie Eilish is giving an insight into her experience with Tourette’s syndrome. Speaking to Amy Poehler on her “Good Hang” podcast on Tuesday, May 5, the singer, 24, opened up about the often “frustrating” condition. “I do have Tourette’s and I have vocal tics but, luckily for me and for…
Every so often, Dr. Laurence Levine fields a phone call from a circumcised man desperate to restore his penis to its original glory. Levine, a board-certified urologic surgeon in Chicago, said he does a “fair amount of penile cosmetic surgery,” but he doesn’t replace foreskin lost to circumcision. “A man…
The White House ripped “Star Wars” star Mark Hamill as “one sick individual” on Thursday after he blasted out a mocked-up image of President Trump dead in a grave. The 74-year-old actor, best known for playing the original Luke Skywalker, posted the AI-generated image on Bluesky of Trump lying beneath a…
Former Knick and NBA veteran P.J. Tucker announced his retirement on Thursday, hanging up his sneakers after a professional basketball career that spanned parts of two decades. Tucker, 41, played three games for the Knicks during his final season in the NBA last year, and his career included time with…
The Hunting Party brought season 2 to an end with a main character getting shot — before a surprise last-minute twist. During the Thursday, May 7, episode of the hit NBC series, Bex (Melissa Roxburgh), Hassani (Patrick Sabongui) and Shane (Josh McKenzie) attempted to take down Lazarus (Kari Matchett) once…
President Donald Trump accused House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., of inciting the most recent assassination attempt against him, further escalating his feud with the top Democrat. Trump argued in a Truth Social post on Thursday that Jeffries should be arrested after promoting “warfare” against Republicans just days before the assassination scare at the…
Brendan Beck could have stopped playing long before Thursday arrived. A second-round pick out of Stanford in 2021, he did not make his professional debut until 2023 because of Tommy John surgery. He pitched in just 10 games that season before a follow-up elbow procedure was required, which erased his…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Before Kylie Jenner stepped onto the Met Gala carpet with glowing skin and flawless makeup, her prep routine started with an affordable K-beauty staple: The Face Shop Rice Water Bright…
“Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill deleted a photo depicting President Trump as deceased and posted a new image to “apologize” on Thursday. Hamill faced backlash for posting on Bluesky what appeared to be Trump lying over a grave just days after an assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner with…
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Lakers, one again, were so close. But they kept getting in their own way in their 125-107 Game 2 loss to the Thunder at Paycom Center. The Lakers had too many self-inflicted wounds, like their 21 turnovers for 26 OKC points. Or the 17 second-chance points…
The White Lotus has faced a surprising amount of behind-the-scenes drama ranging from feuds to characters being recast. The White Lotus, which premiered in 2021, focuses on the guests and employees at a fictional resort as they experience a slew of personal ups and downs while on vacation. The anthology…
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s “Project Freedom” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be back on in days after a previously secret spat with Gulf allies which halted the military operation was resolved. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have quietly reopened their bases and airspace to the US military, which could…
Soc’ it to ’em! Launching a free youth soccer academy on Long Island was an easy pitch to Bolla Market CEO Harry Singh. The Garden City-based businessman is happily funding the initiative with American Soccer Club to give local talent a chance to shine without families coughing up big bucks…
Hayden Panettiere was in constant “fear” while living in Nashville after a stalker fixated on her before being sentenced to prison years later. “This is a very terrifying individual who wreaked havoc on my life for a long, long time,” Panettiere, 36, exclusively recalls in Us Weekly’s latest cover story,…
A key architect of California’s controversial billionaire tax acknowledged this week that the proposed one-time levy may end up becoming permanent. Economics professor Emmanuel Saez made the admission during a Tuesday debate against Arthur Laffer, the father of trickle-down economics, at the University of California, Berkeley. The billionaires tax —…
PHILADELPHIA — The Knicks and the 76ers have major health questions as the Eastern Conference semifinal series shifts to Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday night. The two centers, Joel Embiid and Mitchell Robinson, missed Game 2. Robinson (illness) is probable to return and Embiid (sprained right ankle, right hip soreness)…
Justin Baldoni’s longtime friend Adam Mondschein is sharing a glimpse into the actor’s mindset after his It Ends With Us legal battle with Blake Lively was settled before trial. “His sentiment, to me, is just relief as a friend, but also needing prayers and love and thoughts to weather the…
Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) vehemently denied claims he burned and beat his ex-wife Thursday after photos surfaced purportedly showing the aftermath of the alleged physical abuse amid an ugly child custody battle. Emily Moreno – Miller’s ex-wife and the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) – has been documenting the…
Whirlpool’s shares plunged more than 20% after the company said consumer confidence has fallen to “recession level lows” because of the Iran war, tanking demand for its big appliances. The maker of Maytag, KitchenAid and Amana suffered a 9.6% sales drop in the first quarter. That was only slightly steeper…
Unlike the U.S men’s national team or any other of the 48 squads participating in the 2026 World Cup, the newly installed pitch at MetLife Stadium will not get any tune-up matches before the start of one of the globe’s biggest sporting events. FIFA officials were on hand Thursday to…
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