California counties completed their final official vote counts for the June primary this week — but the turnout figures come as President Donald Trump and other skeptics are lambasting the state’s drawn-out voting process. Statewide turnout reached 40.8%, according to preliminary figures from the California Secretary of State. That’s an increase from the 2024 primary at 35% and in 2022 at 33.2%. Even with that short-term improvement, experts note that participation has not reached the levels seen in some past primaries since 2000 and well below pre-1980s when primary turnout was consistently above 40%. That’s despite California Democrats heavily expanding…
Happy Independence Day to Beyoncé fans, who were surprised with a new music release to commemorate the patriotic holiday. Beyoncé, 44, dropped “Morning Dew (Donk)” in the early hours of Saturday, July 4. “Beyoncé marks the 4th of July Holiday with a special gift to her fans with the release…
He’s lovin’ it. President Trump-endorsed Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern handily won his primary Senate, putting him on track to be sworn in as a “McSenator” — after banking millions during a career running McDonald’s franchises. A past chair of the conservative Republican Study Committee in the House, Hern, 64, once…
France faces Paraguay in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on July 4. While anything can happen in a World Cup match, it’s hard to see France losing this match, if only because of how great it has looked throughout the tournament to this point. And a…
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A former Mr. USA has revealed the one mistake most people make when bodybuilding — and the exact amount of time to spend in the gym to get ripped. Nick Trigili, 39, fell in love with bodybuilding after working at a gym from the age of 15, and at age 25…
I know you have a lot on your paper plates this holiday weekend. There’s the Taylor Swift wedding and the Fourth of July celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary — a celebration of freedom that Democrats have dismissed as a celebration of Donald Trump in place of George Washington, a…
July is the high point of summer – and the perfect time to stay inside and watch some television. There’s plenty to keep you occupied, as Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video and more are scheduled to debut some pretty awesome original shows, not to mention Hollywood blockbusters like Project Hail…
Vice President JD Vance thanked President Trump for “reviving this proud Naval tradition” during Sail4th 250 Saturday, as he addressed patriotic sailors aboard USS Kearsarge and zeroed in on the “loud voices” who continually drag America down. “It is a very American thing to ring in 250 years of American history by parading our…
On Jan. 28, the Rockies made a pair of seemingly minor trades to acquire lefty bats. For those who cared about such items, the one that gleaned a tad more interest was obtaining Edouard Julien from the Twins, since he had major league experience dating to 2023, when he actually…
Is there anything more American than watching things blow up? Watch With Us doesn’t think so. That’s why were’s celebrating America’s 250th birthday by streaming three great action movies on Prime Video, Paramount+ and Disney+. Top Gun is turning 40 this year, and the film that made Tom Cruise a…
Seattle-based Navy reserve officer Ben Brown took in the boat parade and air show for the 250 celebration from Battery Park City’s Wagner Park — and said he’s shocked at how many people have stopped to take photos with him in his uniform. “I was kind of surprised. I mean,…
A saucy OnlyFans creator has revealed how a co-star spotted a lump in her breast while filming sexy content together — a discovery that led to a devastating cancer diagnosis. Mikomi Hokina was in her 20s when a fellow creator noticed something unusual during a shoot and urged her to…
While the LeBron James free agency sweepstakes is shaping up to be the biggest story in basketball for as long as it occurs this summer, reality is that only several teams are equipped to sign the arguably NBA GOAT. James’ agent, Rich Paul, laid out 10 potential teams on his…
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Want to speed up your recovery after an injury or a workout? Some influencers are fans of shots of BPC-157 and TB-500 for that. Want scar-free, youthful skin and thick hair? Reddit posts rave about GHK-Cu and KPV. Want to build beautiful, bulky biceps? Some fitness influencers swear shots of…
A Muslim nonprofit with strong ties to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani was awarded $85,000 in taxpayer dough through the City Council – despite coming under fire in January for hosting a Brooklyn fundraiser featuring a twisted array of trinkets promoting Hamas and other terror groups. The Muslim American Society of…
Former New York Yankees star Bernie Williams was at the height of his career, winning World Series Championships in 1996, 1998 and 1999. But behind the glory, he carried a heavy burden: his dying father. “My dad was our superhero. He was the guy that taught me how to play…
Venus Williams suddenly has another thing in common with her sister – and it could come at a price. Williams, just like her sister Serena Williams did after her exit from the Wimbledon singles draw, chose not to speak to the media after she and Kevin Krawietz lost their opening…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding guest list was a who’s who of some of the most famous people in the world. The singer and the NFL star, both 36, invited fellow A-listers to their Friday, July 3, ceremony at Madison Square Garden in New York City, with around 1,000…
A full-size Thomas Jefferson is heading back to the White House he left in 1809. George Lundeen, the same artist who sculpted a defiant bronze of Trump that stands at the president’s golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, says he recently shipped a seated Thomas Jefferson to the building…
This week’s science news was all about goings on in space, with reports that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) picked up a signal from a mysterious, never-before-seen substance on Pluto and Titan.The space telescope detected a specific absorption line in the spectra of these worlds’ atmospheres, revealing the characteristic…
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There was a time when Elon Musk and Sam Altman were friends. But the two tech billionaires are now embroiled in a bitter legal battle in the United States that could reshape not just OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) firm behind ChatGPT they cofounded in 2015, but also the future…
PHOENIX — The Mets waited until the 10th inning to start the party Friday night. After totaling only two hits over the first nine innings, they awoke from their desert siesta with an energetic extra frame for a 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks at Chase Field. “It’s a good thing…
Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval have officially offloaded their Los Angeles home three years after their dramatic breakup. Us Weekly confirmed on Friday, May 8, that the Vanderpump Rules alums quietly sold the home that they bought together in 2019 to new owners for $3.1 million. (TMZ was first to…
Spencer Pratt has leaped over socialist Los Angeles Councilwoman Nithya Raman in the mayoral race, according to a popular prediction platform. Pratt’s odds of winning stood at 28% on the betting platform Kalshi as of Friday morning, with Raman’s odds plummeting to 20%. Incumbent LA Mayor Karen Bass retained the…
Over the past two decades, some studies have suggested that human brains are shrinking. But there is also evidence that IQ scores have risen over the past century.But is it possible for us to get smarter as our brains shrink? Live Science contacted experts to find out.First, it’s important to…
PHOENIX — Carson Benge’s recent surge has moved him to the middle of the Mets batting order. The rookie outfielder was inserted into the lineup’s fifth spot for Friday’s 3-1, 10-inning victory against the Diamondbacks as manager Carlos Mendoza searches for offensive engines to drive an inconsistent offense. The move…
Selling the O.C. star Tyler Stanaland found love again with Hannah Morrissey. After finalizing his divorce from Brittany Snow in 2023, a source told Us Weekly that Stanaland was dating Morrissey in May 2025. “Tyler is very happily dating Hannah. While it’s relatively new, they’re having a lot of fun,”…
A Minnesota state lawmaker is asking a powerful House committee to subpoena US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) for refusing to cooperate with an investigation into her possible ties to Somali fraudsters who bilked Twin Cities taxpayers out of $250 million. State Rep. Kristin Robbins (R-Maple Grove), who is chairing a…
Novo Nordisk’s oral versions of its blockbuster weight-loss drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, are now available for same-day delivery on Amazon. Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said on “The Claman Countdown” Friday the once-daily pill versions of the company’s highly popular treatments have been a major success. “It’s an exciting time, I would…
MINNEAPOLIS — Victor Wembanyama delivered another masterpiece with 39 points, 15 rebounds and more game-wrecking defense for the San Antonio Spurs, who took a 2-1 lead in the second-round NBA playoff series with a 115-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Wembanyama went 13 of 18 from the…
Lindsey Vonn and French skier Matthieu Bailet sparked romance rumors after a recent outing. Vonn, 41, and Bailet, 30, were spotted together on Thursday, May 7, in New York City. According to photos obtained by Page Six, the athletes were snapped walking around SoHo and sitting next to each other…
A Utah Supreme Court justice has resigned amid a probe into an alleged relationship with an attorney who worked on a redistricting lawsuit. Justice Diana Hagen appeared to reference the investigation and the toll it has taken on her loved ones in a resignation letter to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, which was…
Time will tell if this weekend’s series is a postseason preview. But Friday night certainly had the feel of a playoff game. On one side, the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers. On the other, a red-hot Atlanta Braves squad that arrived in Los Angeles tied for the most early-season…
Margaret Josephs is spilling the tea about E!’s The Golden Life after confirming her cameo to Us! “Maybe I did a little stint in Palm Beach,” Margaret, 59, exclusively told Us Weekly while attending the Vulture Reality Masterminds Celebration at The Lawn Club in New York City on Thursday, May…
Gov Gavin Newsom conspicuously sidestepped a question about his former colleague Xavier Becerra — a longtime California Democrat who’s now the frontrunner to succeed him. Newsom was tight-lipped when asked about the gubernatorial favorite, who’s rapidly racked up endorsements and support in recent weeks — including from Newsom allies —…
The first thing Betnijah Laney-Hamilton did when she woke up the morning of the Liberty’s season opener Friday was pray. “Thank the Lord,” she said. “It’s another day, another opportunity for me to get out there.” Laney-Hamilton had been wishing for this moment for quite some time. She hadn’t played…
Zack Wickham accidentally stirred the pot during the early days of Summer House stars West Wilson and Amanda Batula’s romance scandal — and he still has thoughts on what’s transpired. “Let me say that I did not mean to [get involved],” Zack, 39, exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, May…
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Friday that Ukraine and Russia will embark on a three-day cease-fire that could be the “beginning of the end” of the more than four-year-old war — as both nations pause to celebrate the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Trump wrote on…
Despite the 76ers’ best efforts, they couldn’t keep Knicks fans out of Philadelphia. Scores of Knicks supporters made the trek to Pennsylvania to see their team roll to a 108-94 Game 3 win over the Sixers to take a 3-0 second-round series lead. Not only were the blue-and-orange supporters cheering…
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