The Liberty are that much closer to a few hundred large. Aces star A’ja Wilson, the four-time WNBA MVP and league’s leading scorer, was ruled out of Tuesday night’s Commissioner’s Cup final at Barclays Center due to a right leg injury. Wilson was downgraded after being designated as questionable on Monday’s injury report, the day after she appeared to roll her right ankle in a win over the Sky. Wilson re-entered that game after the injury and finished with 30 points and 15 rebounds. She is averaging 25.7 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.0 blocks while playing in all 19 games…
WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rejected Sen. Bill Cassidy’s accusations that Kennedy broke vows that he made to secure the Lousiana Republican’s confirmation vote — insisting that “what he’s saying is not true.” “I went through every promise that I made to them and I’ve…
A breakthrough in photonic chips could make large, costly, ultrafast lasers dramatically smaller, leading to portable and affordable imaging, diagnostic and information-processing devices, researchers say.By using a decades-old overlooked laser architecture, scientists managed to fit an ultrafast laser onto a tiny photonic chip — a chip that uses light, rather…
Red Sox color commentator Will Middlebrooks ripped into an umpire for an ejection call on Monday, calling it “an absolute joke” and “embarrassing to the game.” In the bottom of the second inning, when Boston first baseman Willson Contreras struck out on a check swing, it appeared he did not…
Ariana Grande shared some “unfortunate” news about her Eternal Sunshine Tour ahead of upcoming shows on the East Coast. “The utmost important thing to us all is safety, first and foremost, and also making sure you all see the show how it is intended to run,” Grande, 33, wrote to…
Influencer Jen Hamilton confirmed that she is stepping away from her nursing job amid her separation from estranged husband, Brian Hamilton. “I’m taking some time off of work, which is something that I never, ever wanted,” Jen, 37, announced in a vlog on Monday, June 29. “My patients do not…
A Manhattan federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration Monday from withholding federal money meant for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project underneath the Hudson River, saying an attempt to do so this past September was “flagrantly” illegal. The 59-page order by Joe Biden-appointed US District Judge Jeanette Vargas makes…
A celebrity endorsement can sell a movie, cosmetics and, sometimes, a bogus health claim. When stars share personal health experiences or opinions, those messages can reach millions of people and spark real-world behavior change. A 2018 study found that an op-ed penned by Angelina Jolie about her BRCA testing and…
The Mets can use a break. This has been a terrible season, and it is possible that if we played it out 100 times, it would be the worst outcome for injuries — from the flammable (Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert Jr.) to the previously durable (Francisco Lindor and Juan…
Elliot Page is ready to rumble after undergoing some intense boxing training. The Academy Award nominee, 39, revealed via Instagram on Monday, June 29, that stepping into the squared circle with boxing trainer Nolan Hanson got him into peak physical condition, complete with six-pack abs. “I’ve been incredibly fortunate to…
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked a bid by former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore to collect an $8.2 million defamation award stemming from a Democratic campaign ad that ran during his unsuccessful 2017 Senate bid. Moore, 79, had asked the court to stay an April ruling by…
A conservative media watchdog is urging the Federal Communications Commission not to renew ABC’s licenses, accusing the broadcaster of partisan bias as its lucrative TV rights are up in the air. The Media Research Center, or MRC, accused ABC of electioneering, refusing to cover critical issues, excusing political violence and…
Liam Greentree was able to cross one milestone off his list Monday as Rangers prospect development camp began at the team’s suburban Westchester facility. Months after being part of the trade that sent Artemi Panarin to Los Angeles, Greentree was finally able to pull the Ranger crest over his head…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! She may own a home in Nashville, but Reese Witherspoon‘s casual summer wardrobe is everything we love about East Coast style. Her looks embody country club class, and her latest…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted up to five days after the polls close, handing Democrats a massive win heading into the midterm elections. The 5-4 ruling saw Chief Justice John Roberts and conservative Amy Coney Barrett side with their…
Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the US over a transmission defect that can damage the park system, which in turn could result in vehicles rolling away, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday. The recall affects certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up President Trump’s appeal of the initial $5 million sexual abuse and defamation verdict that followed a lawsuit by former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll. Now Trump will have no choice but to pony up the $5 million to the…
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,…
SAN FRANCISCO — Breanna Stewart knows it takes time to build a good thing. She’s been in this business for 10 years now. There are always going to be peaks and valleys over the course of a 44-game season. A month ago, during a particularly rough stretch, Stewart said she…
Ben Waddell and his girlfriend, Sabrina Belle, will not be returning to Summer House after 1 season on the show. A source confirmed to Us that The Bachelor Australia alum Ben, 39, and Sabrina, 29, are departing the Bravo show as part of a larger cast overhaul. (Deadline was the…
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is demanding the federal government pay reparations after accusing the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of allowing millions of fentanyl pills to flood her state during an undercover operation without notifying state or local officials. Calling the alleged operation “the most derelict, despicable act in my…
QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Toussidé volcano, Chad [21.03731548, 16.47357325]What’s in the photo? The petrified remains of ancient lava and a skull-like calderaWho took the photo? An unnamed astronaut on board the International Space StationWhen was it taken? Sept. 23, 2019This eye-catching satellite snap shows off a sprawling mass of petrified…
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…
Jessie James Decker is one proud mom after her son took a big step forward in his Catholic faith. “Forrest received his First Communion and our hearts are so full,” Decker, 38, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, May 3. “So proud of him✝️🙏🏽 what a beautiful special day🫶🏻✝️.” In her…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris issued a sweeping slate of endorsements Monday of California Democrats across a number of races ahead of the June primary. The biggest missing endorsement: California’s gubernatorial race. The crowded field of competitors for the governor’s seat would have seen a momentum shift had Harris endorsed,…
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis mockingly branded Zohran Mamdani one of his “realtors of the year” – predicting that New York City’s socialist mayor will continue to drive taxpayers out of New York City and down to the Sunshine State. DeSantis unleashed the scathing quips in a…
OAKLAND, Calif. — OpenAI’s president Greg Brockman got grilled by Elon Musk’s lawyer on Monday over embarrassing diary entries from nearly a decade ago in which he fantasized about becoming a billionaire — even as the then-nonprofit charity got millions in donations from Musk. “Financially what will take me to…
OG Anunoby unquestionably was the best defensive player on the team with the NBA’s seventh-best defensive rating. His net rating was the best of any Knick who played more than half the season. He was also, with little debate, the best player in New York’s first-round playoff victory over the…
Britney Spears took a plea deal in her DUI case during her Monday, May 4, hearing, Us Weekly can confirm. Spears, 44, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol — known as “wet reckless driving” — at the hearing, which her attorney…
Mail-in ballots have arrived in homes across California — along with some confusion. Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, Chad Bianco, Tom Steyer, and Katie Porter are among the names voters are familiar with as they consider who to advance to the November election. But when voters open their ballots to mark…
Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana has filed what he claims is new evidence supporting his sex abuse allegations against executive Lorna Hajdini — including one anonymous friend who claimed he was invited for a threesome. The anonymous witness statements contain details and quotes, and describe alleged encounters with Hajdini in September…
Elon Musk settled the Securities and Exchange Commission’s civil lawsuit accusing the world’s richest person of waiting too long in 2022 to disclose his initial purchases of Twitter, now known as X. A trust in Musk’s name will pay a $1.5 million civil penalty, without admitting wrongdoing. Musk won’t have to give up any money he…
High estrogen in the brain’s memory center may worsen one’s resilience against traumatic events, swaying the tendency to develop memory problems or post-traumatic stress in the aftermath, a new study in mice suggests.The research, published in April in the journal Neuron, explored the effects of estrogen in the mouse brain.…
Stefon Diggs’ former personal chef broke down into tears recounting the moment the ex-Patriots star allegedly choked her at his multimillion dollar mansion as the wide receiver’s assault trial got underway Monday. Jamila Adams, who worked as a live-in cook for the NFL wide receiver at a Dedham, Mass. digs…
For the past 78 years, the Met Gala has reigned as the fashion event of the year. Designed to raise money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in Manhattan, it’s also a night to ogle celebrities and A-listers wearing ambitious, themed outfits tailor-made for the wearer. Over the…
The Met Gala hasn’t even hit the red carpet — and it’s already soaked in controversy. Staff at the Metropolitan Museum of Art discovered hundreds of bottles filled with what appeared to be urine hidden inside the venue ahead of fashion’s biggest night, in a grotesque protest aimed at this…
Rick Harrison from the TV program “Pawn Stars” praised President Trump’s record during a Monday afternoon appearance at the White House. “I just want to say he’s amazing. He’s done so much,” the Las Vegas gold and silver pawn shop owner said at a small business event. “I’m a history…
Amazon revealed it will begin offering shipping services to companies whether or not they sell goods on its e-tailing site — a bombshell announcement that sent shares of FedEx and UPS tumbling. The new initiative, called Amazon Supply Chain Services, sent shock waves through the logistics industry, with shares of…
Tammy Peterson says her husband, author and podcast superstar Dr. Jordan Peterson, is suffering a “neurological injury,” which has taken him out of the spotlight. The clinical psychologist and young man whisperer stepped away from recording his popular YouTube show and podcast recently, prompting questions from fans. His family told…
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods’ departures from WWE signals a few of the worst fears about TKO being further realized. There is a lack of commitment to tag team wrestling, because tag teams have long been looked at differently by promoters, as they are more expensive since you have to…
Amy Schumer is celebrating a parenting success. “This women [sic] just threw her first bday party as a single mom,” Schumer, 44, wrote via her Instagram Story on Sunday, May 3, alongside a selfie with facepaint on her cheek. Schumer went on to share a series of snaps from her…
The California gubernatorial race is gearing up with more Democrat-on-Democrat onslaught as the competition enters into a critical final stretch, according to a new poll released Monday. The biggest target of the field of six Democratic candidates is former Health and Human Services chief Xavier Becerra, who has surged into…
Gap co-founder Doris Fisher, who helped build one of America’s most recognizable clothing retailers, has died at the age of 94, CEO Richard Dickson said in a statement. Fisher and her late husband Donald Fisher opened the first Gap store in 1969 on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, initially selling Levi’s jeans alongside…
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