Los Angeles’ controversial push to let non-U.S. citizens vote in city elections will not appear on ballots in November after the City Council unanimously concluded the proposal wasn’t ready to be actioned. The City Council unanimously slammed the brakes Tuesday, voting 14-0 to yank two charter amendments back to committee just 13 days after advancing them. Mounting legal, privacy and election administration concerns ultimately doomed any chance of the measures making the Nov. 3 ballot. The proposals would have changed the Los Angeles City Charter, the city’s governing rulebook, to give future City Councils the power to expand voting eligibility…
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — There is no crueler way to end a World Cup. A penalty shootout where talent and tactics go out the window in the span of five kicks. Where months of preparation and years of sacrifice can disappear into a goalkeeper’s gloves or sail over a crossbar.…
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice’s daughter, Milania Giudice, was allegedly “throwing things” at her mother’s house before her assault arrest earlier this month, police claim. Milania’s sister Gabriella Giudice called police in Montville Township, New Jersey, on May 14 to report that Milania, 20, was “acting…
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…
Serena Williams returned to singles competition on Tuesday with her first-round match at Wimbledon, with her family there cheering her on. In the stands supporting her were her husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, and their two daughters, 8-year-old Olympia and 2-year-old Adira. Williams was pregnant with Olympia when she won…
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Games like this, Mauricio Pochettino said, are 90 percent emotion. The world saw it Monday with all the Germans who wouldn’t step up and take a penalty, while Moroccan keeper Yassine Bounou stayed in total command in the most stressful of situations. Pochettino would like to…
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…
University of Nebraska running back Mekhi Nelson was arrested on Monday, June 29, after an alleged altercation with his pregnant girlfriend, according to arrest records viewed by Us Weekly. TMZ Sports was first to report the news. Nelson, 20, was booked on a misdemeanor battery charge after police responded to…
Vice President JD Vance argued Tuesday that there is a “big silver lining” in the divided Supreme Court ruling striking down President Trump’s executive order outlawing birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants and tourists. “I know a lot of conservatives, Laura, certainly the people that I’m talking to, that you’re talking…
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…
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…
After more than a decade in business, a beloved clothing retail store will close at the end of July, leaving Honolulu residents one less place to purchase clothing. The Nordstrom Rack in the Waikiki neighborhood will close on July 27, according to the Honolulu Star Advertiser. The 34,000 square foot…
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. In the world of wellness, gut health is the new black. According to Current Research in Food Science, the global gut-health-related market (yes, that’s actually a thing) is projected…
ST. LOUIS –– Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he had a “good feeling” about his slumping offense at the start of a six-game road trip Friday afternoon. “The road, ironically, has been better for us,” he insisted. By the end of the night, however, that theory couldn’t have felt less…
Teen Mom alum Jenelle Evans appears to be working hard to put her past troubles with her son Jace behind them. Posting via Instagram on Friday, May 1, Evans, 34, shared a carousel of photos and videos that showed her with Jace, 16, as they spent quality time together at…
Whether it’s having the “eye of the tiger” or being lionhearted, references to lions and tigers evoke power and determination. That’s not surprising given these animals are both large, powerful felines. But they are distinct species. So what do these iconic cats have in common, and how are they different?To…
Chase Claypool is giving it another crack at the NFL. Claypool, who has not played an NFL snap since January 2024, is participating in the Packers’ rookie minicamp on a tryout basis to try to get back into the league. The tryout camp, which lasts two days, is the 27-year-old’s…
Taylor Frankie Paul is explaining why she was seen in an embrace with Dakota Mortensen’s mom during the former couple’s custody and protective order hearing. After a fan Instagram account shared video footage of Taylor hugging Cheyenne Cranford Mortensen inside Salt Lake City’s Third District Courthouse on Thursday, April 30,…
Ben Rice took another step Friday in proving his value in the big leagues. At the start of the season, the Yankees were hesitant to use him against left-handed pitchers, often leaving the catcher-turned-first baseman out of the lineup. However, he continued to make his case to the Yankees that…
The Met Gala is the most fashion-focused red carpet event of the year, but the clothes aren’t the only reason the event is such a success — there’s also a huge potential for hilarious celeb interactions. The glamorous party brings together stars from the worlds of movies, music, sports, fashion,…
Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The ultra-low cost airline that once operated hundreds of daily flights on its bright yellow planes and employed about 17,000 people…
HOUSTON — JJ Redick said the Lakers would need to “kill” the Rockets to close out their first round playoff series. And on Friday night at Toyota Center, the Lakers accomplished their goal, suffocating the Rockets’ offense to a permanent end of their season en route to a 98-78 victory…
Many celebrities have strong opinions about the Met Gala — but some stick to their convictions more than others. Gwyneth Paltrow was one of the first stars to publicly admit that she didn’t have a great time at the fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. “Do you…
The Justice Department announced charges Friday against four noncitizens in New Jersey in connection with illegally voting in federal elections and making false statements while applying for US citizenship. Liberian national David Neewilly, 73, of Atlantic County; Jamaican national Jacenth Beadle Exum, 70, of Bergen County; Israeli national Idan Choresh,…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — In the week since becoming the Mets’ starting shortstop, Ronny Mauricio struck a familiar chord by striking out a lot. In his first at-bat against the Angels on Friday, he adjusted the script by hitting into an inning-ending double play. But the Mets keep returning to Mauricio…
Police are investigating a new allegation made about Noah Beck‘s sister Haley Beck. The Peoria Police Department in Arizona confirmed to Us Weekly on Friday, May 1, that they are “looking into” accusations about a possible inappropriate relationship between Haley, 27, and a second student. Authorities also stated it’s based…
RJ Barrett did the Tyrese Haliburton. And Haliburton noticed. During Game 6 between the Raptors and Cavaliers on Friday night, the score was 110-109 as No. 5 seed Toronto, with its season on the line, scrambled on its potentially final possession at home against No. 4 seed Cleveland. Scottie Barnes…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If there’s one thing we can count on, it’s that warm weather means wedding invitations are heading your way. After all, spring and summer are peak wedding seasons, so if…
Imagine trying to explain this to a friend who doesn’t really watch the NBA. The No. 8 seed Magic led the No. 1 Pistons 60-38 in a playoff elimination game at home with a 3-2 series lead. On the brink of becoming the seventh No. 1 seed to lose to…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Gwyneth Paltrow has long been a fan of keeping her routine streamlined, and the Goop Beauty Microderm Body Polish is proof. The two-in-one formula — which is currently discounted during…
A Wyoming city councilman is facing backlash after posting a comment suggesting the state should “hang bad judges” in response to a court ruling on abortion, later insisting the remark was “not a threat.” State Rep. Mike Yin, a Democrat, shared a post from Wyoming Public Radio & Media on Facebook regarding…
The Orioles will be without one of their top bullpen arms for the near future. Ahead of their 7-2 loss to the Yankees on Friday, the Orioles placed right-hander Ryan Helsley on the 15-Day injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow. The extent of Helsley’s injury remains unclear,…
Brooke Hogan shut down rumors that she has a “thing” with her married HGTV costar Scott McGillivray. “People looooove to speculate,” Hogan, 37, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, April 29. “There’s been a lot of people commenting on posts of me and Scott suggesting we have a ‘thing’ going on.…
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