A rare and potentially fatal tick-borne illness currently spreading across the United States can be traced back to a 1958 case involving a young boy on a farm. The disease, known as Powassan virus, was named for the Ontario town near where it was first discovered. At the time of his death, Lincoln Byers, a 4-year-old living in Canada, had a condition that medical professionals could not explain, the Boston Globe reported. Years later, researchers discovered a tick harboring the same virus on a dead squirrel, finally providing an answer to the tragedy, but foreshadowing a growing public health challenge. While once…
Love was in the air during the first round of Wimbledon on Monday. After Novak Djokovic won the first set of his opening match against Wu Yibing, a fan in the crowd at Center Court proposed to his girlfriend. Djokovic took notice of the sweet moment. Upon returning to the…
Your Fault: London‘s Asha Banks and Matthew Broome offered some surprising insight into that step-sibling sex scene. While at Prime Video’s Obsessed Fest on Saturday, June 27, the actors recalled how “uncomfortable” it can be to film an intimate scene, with Broome, 25, saying, “You’re there with an actor in…
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi already has her next act lined up after she ends her four-decade career in Congress in January 2027. The California congresswoman will return to her home state to lead the newly created Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy at the University of California, Berkeley. “I…
There is no truth to the rumor that Mike Bloomgren grabbed the card, scribbled in the name of his heart’s desire, and demanded the card be submitted when the Giants were on the clock for the No. 10 pick in the draft. None of that. But close. “I can tell…
IRVINE, Calif. — One reason to be optimistic about the U.S. national team’s chances in the Round of 32 against Bosnia-Herzegovina: The rhythm of the game figures to be similar to its two group-stage wins. That is to say, though there are plenty of differences between Bosnia, Paraguay and Australia,…
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean is making it clear that there is nothing inappropriate about his relationship with Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Abby Summers. “I don’t really think it’s a conflict of interest,” DeJean, 23, said on the Thursday, June 25, episode of his “Exciting Mics” podcast when a fan opined…
WASHINGTON — The Senate Ethics Committee has rejected a complaint filed against Sen. Ruben Gallego accusing him of campaign finance violations and sexual misconduct, according to a letter released by the Arizona Democrat’s office Monday. The letter noted that the ethics panel “did not find evidence” that Gallego’s actions violated…
As if things couldn’t get any worse for the Mets, who committed six errors in a game and fired their manager across two different days last week they seem to find new ways to embarrass themselves. Facing his first batter of the game, Mets starter Sean Manaea gave up what…
Suede Brooks reflected on her relationship with Drake, claiming she he sent her threatening messages in the wake of their split. “I was staying on my friend’s boat, and her father had hired Drake to come to the boat and throw a party in Saint-Tropez and Drake had never been…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is set to decide the last four cases of its 2025-26 term Tuesday, with major implications for the future of immigration, women’s sports, and the midterm elections. Here are the cases that are still pending. Birthright citizenship By far the most closely watched case is…
A young San Francisco 49ers fan didn’t waste her shot when she met Raiders All-Pro defensive end Maxx Crosby. When the fan approached Crosby, she asked him if he could get traded to the 49ers, leaving Crosby speechless. “Bruh I literally made a post about you, like a couple of…
Former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Reece Weaver had the support of her husband, Will Allman, when she ultimately — and surprisingly — decided to retire from the iconic squad. “No matter what decision I had, he was just going to support either way,” Weaver, 24, exclusively told Us Weekly of her…
Gov. Gavin Newsom is giving one of his most trusted political soldiers a cushy, taxpayer-funded appointment as he nears the end of his tenure leading California, reviving accusations “cronyism” may be one of the lasting legacies of this governorship. Newsom has tapped his political strategist and former chief of staff,…
Ford has rehired experienced human engineers to help address the shortcomings of artificial intelligence (AI) tools meant to tackle quality issues in the automaker’s production processes. The hiring push helped Ford top the JD Power 2026 US Initial Quality Study (IQS) for the first time since 2010 amid improvements in the quality of its…
TORONTO — Sean Manaea’s contract leaves him as a difficult sell before the Aug. 3 trade deadline, but his recent work should at least intrigue teams in need of pitching. Monday night, the left-hander would have finished with a second six-inning start in his past four if not for Francisco…
An eventful few days for Jazz Chisholm Jr. took another turn, this one painful. The Yankees second baseman exited Monday’s game in the top of the fourth inning after being clotheslined by Jasson Domínguez while pursuing a fly ball. During an ugly game in The Bronx in which the Yankees…
Cher’s son Elijah Allman and wife Marieangela King have had their share of ups and downs. The couple met in 2013 and tied the knot that December. Although Allman was sober at the time of their nuptials, he struggled with substance abuse later in their marriage. Cher and King have…
The Mamdani administration has unveiled rules for how the city’s new pied-à-terre tax will be enforced — with the first surcharge notices going out in the coming weeks, The Post has learned. The city Department of Finance will let owners of thousands of luxury secondary residences know they’ve been deemed eligible…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday formally blocked President Trump’s bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook for now – arguing such a dismissal from the White House could set a precedent that would politicize policy decisions. But while the court protected Fed policymakers from being fired without cause,…
Paraguay pulled off one of the most stunning upsets of this World Cup. Paraguay beat European power Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout after regulation ended 1-1 in the Round of 32 at Gillette Stadium on Monday. José Canale sent the winning penalty kick past German goalie Manuel Neuer in…
Up-and-coming hockey player Stacey-Lynn Kenny and her father, Corey Kenny, have died after their motorcycle was involved in an accident that included another vehicle and a moose in Aquaforte, Newfoundland on Monday, June 22. Stacey-Lynn, 19, and Corey, 48, were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other…
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was gifted more than $4,000 in concert tickets last summer from superstar rapper Bad Bunny’s record label, according to her annual financial disclosure released Monday. The tickets, valued at $4,333, were provided to Sotomayor by Rimas Entertainment “for a concert for me and guests while…
It’s about to kick off for LA soccer fans. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is bringing the party straight to our neighborhoods. Organizers have rolled out 10 official Fan Zones across the City of Angels for the entire 39-day tournament. No need to fight for pricey SoFi Stadium tickets, you…
Blake Lively didn’t pay her way into the 2026 Met Gala, despite rumors online claiming otherwise. The 38-year-old actress was invited to the star-studded event on Monday, May 4, as a guest of Vogue and Condé Nast’s global chief content officer and artist director Anna Wintour, a source confirms to…
GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman met face-to-face with his longtime friend President Trump at the White House on Tuesday. During an interview with The Post after the powwow, Blakeman declined to delve deeply into what he called a “confidential” conversation with the president, but said they talked about energy and…
Bargain hunters in the Golden State are about to get a few more aisles to dig through. Burlington is rolling out 26 stores nationwide this month, with California landing multiple locations as the off-price giant doubles down on brick-and-mortar. The May openings spawn 20 states — including California, Texas, Ohio…
OAKLAND, Calif. — OpenAI’s president Greg Brockman detailed a wild meeting in 2017 with Elon Musk in which the co-founders tussled over ownership stakes in the company – at one point claiming that he feared Musk “was going to physically attack me.” Testifying on Tuesday in the second week of the…
Astronomers have detected an atmosphere that shouldn’t exist on an icy object beyond the orbit of Pluto — sparking calls for follow-up observations.Japanese astronomers found evidence for a thin atmosphere surrounding the body, which is located within the Kuiper Belt in the cold outer reaches of the solar system, according…
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three passengers and sickened at least four others, worrying health experts. People most often contract the rare but deadly disease from the feces, urine or saliva of infected rodents, but the World Health Organization insisted Tuesday that no rodents…
SAN FRANCISCO — Just about nothing is going right for the Giants’ offense, but Casey Schmitt has been the lone exception. On Monday, he hammered his fifth home run of the season and is responsible for their past three trips around the bases dating back to last Saturday. Consider the…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! I have a small obsession with luxury perfume, and my bank account has been struggling because of it. I simply can’t afford to drop $400 — or even $150 —…
The deranged CalTech grad who allegedly opened fire during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has been indicted for trying to kill President Trump, court papers show. Cole Allen was hit with four felony counts: attempt to assassinate the President of the United States, assaulting an officer of the United States…
Ken Griffin called Zohran Mamdani’s controversial social media post outside the Citadel founder’s swanky midtown penthouse “creepy weird” and ultimately “frightening” after watching the socialist NYC mayor invoke Griffin’s name to tout a new tax plan on second homes of non-residents. Griffin, who runs the Citadel Investment empire headquartered in…
A little sunburn and seasickness might be the least of your worries once you set sail on that dream cruise. More than 150 people, including 17 Americans, are currently confined to their cabins aboard a luxury cruise ship amid a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has left them stranded off the…
The Islanders are promoting from within. After a strong first season behind the bench of the Isles’ AHL affiliate in Bridgeport, Rocky Thompson earned a place with the varsity club as an assistant coach, the team announced on Tuesday. Thompson, 48, led Bridgeport back to the playoffs this year for…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Taylor Swift and the color red go together like peanut butter and jelly. The showgirl is known for her signature red lipstick and frequently integrates the bold hue into her…
Mayor Karen Bass allegedly went scorched earth on the LAFD Union President — launching a retaliation campaign after he publicly blasted the city’s lack of resources during the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, according to a new lawsuit. Freddy Escobar, a 36-year veteran of the LAFD and the elected president of…
James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems is reportedly in advanced talks to buy Vox Media’s New York Magazine and podcast division — potentially a major shakeup in the fraught digital media industry. Recent months have seen Vox explore selling the prestigious lefty mag and its podcast network, sources with knowledge of the…
Not everyone believes Fernando Mendoza will be a star in the NFL. One college coach who faced the Raiders’ new quarterback while the signal-caller was at Cal told ESPN recently he couldn’t foresee the 22-year-old having a Pro Bowl-caliber career. “He’s a good decision-maker,” the coach said, “but I don’t…
Bad Bunny reunited with ex-girlfriend Kendall Jenner‘s family at the 2026 Met Gala. The singer, 32, walked the red carpet on Monday, May 4, while dressed as an elderly man to represent the event’s “Costume Art” theme. In a video shared via social media, he stopped to chat with Kris…
President Donald Trump’s energy czar tore into California as the state saw an oil tanker from the Middle East dock at its shores amid an oil crisis hitting the state the hardest, as gas prices continue to surge. “This is an untenable threat to our national security, especially in a…
Vornado Realty Trust chairman Steve Roth went off on Zohran Mamdani in an earnings call on Tuesday, calling the mayor’s public mugging of billionaire Ken Griffin a “blunder” and an “ugly, unnecessary video stunt.” It was about time New York City’s heavy hitters in real estate finally came off the ropes against…
Trending Now
More
Markets
MoreEditor's Picks
More
Rocket Lab is buying Iridium Communications in an $8 billion cash-and-stock deal – equipping the…
