A California Democratic lawmaker is accused of allowing rampant racial discrimination against her black employees â including a whistleblower who was allegedly âbody-checkedâ by a colleague she reported for doing campaign work on taxpayersâ dime. Assemblymember Anamarie Ãvila FarÃas, a freshman Democrat from Concord, is accused of retaliating against her former district director, Paâtanisha Davis Pierson, after she reported suspected campaign misconduct to the state Assembly’s human resources department. The lawsuit, filed last week in Contra Costa County Superior Court, also accuses the lawmaker’s office of racial discrimination, alleging black employees were routinely mistreated, handed undesirable assignments and bullied out…
Steve Kerr is very familiar with Game 7’s. The Warriors head coach witnessed his team fall short of an NBA championship after leading the 2016 Finals 3-1. Kerr weighed in on what the upcoming matchup means for the Valkyries as the team takes on the Dream in first-ever Game 7…
From onscreen foes to real-life friends, Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen’s friendship was one for the books — and fans will never forget it. The British actors — who knew each other for nearly 50 years ahead of Stewart’s death in October 2026 at the age of 86…
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department unveiled charges against five people accused of orchestrating a sophisticated campaign to rip off federal financial aid by enrolling “ghost students” who existed only on paper — seizing about $750,000 in ill-gotten funds. The network operated in the US and Kenya, where a phony safari…
Parents worried about sending their kids trick-or-treating alone this Halloween can now use technology that not only tracks their every move — but warns them when their children are near a reported crime or other dangerous incident. A growing assortment of apps and gadgets from companies including family safety app…
California Controller Malia Cohen is tasked with safeguarding the state’s money — but her $1 million reelection campaign forgot to protect one thing: her own name. The Democratic fiscal watchdog’s campaign is now threatening legal action against Republican challenger Herb Morgan over MaliaCohen.org, a slick attack website that catalogs criticism…
Eli Lilly stock hit a record high Thursday thanks to a stronger-than-expected earnings report fueled by sales of weight loss drugs Mounjuaro and Zepbound. The company’s stock jumped 6% to hit a whopping $1.3 trillion valuation after it raised its full-year earnings forecast. Sales of both Mounjaro and Zepbound beat…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — This was the sort of win to make believers of the Islanders. More because of how the schedule broke than any other reason, the road trip that ended here Thursday night was the first time all season they had the chance to test themselves as a…
The Golden Bachelor season 2 lead Mel Owens has spoken out following his split from final rose recipient Peg Munson. “Stay positive. Stay strong. Stay golden,” Mel, 67, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, October 28, while snapping a selfie at the gym. “And Stay Bizzy…#bachelornation #fyp #fypage #workouts #inshape.” In…
Vice President JD Vance fired back at Barack Obama Thursday after the former president likened the current White House look to that of a Cheesecake Factory run by Saddam Hussein. âI didn’t fully get it. I kind of like the Cheesecake Factory,â Vance said of Obamaâs jab at a Texas…
It’s a tale of two Santa Monicas. With quaint boutiques, bustling cafes, friendly shopkeepers and pampered pooches galore, the charming, thriving shopping strip on Montana Avenue has quietly become Santa Monica’s unofficial new downtown â a breezy, beautiful retort to the doom and gloom of the beach city’s beleaguered traditional…
Utah on Wednesday filed criminal charges against prediction market operator Kalshi and two of its executives, months after a federal judge rejected Kalshiâs effort to prevent Utah from enforcing its strict anti-gambling laws against the activity. The felony charges could represent a new tactic in how states try to assert regulatory authority…
CHICAGO — The Knicks were trailing by 19. They were stuck in the mud. Again. Of their first five games of the season, the Bulls were the least competitive opponent, the theoretical easiest victory Wednesday night — even on a back-to-back after a late-night flight from Newark to Chicago. But…
Tarek El Moussa has no regrets buying a $150,000 BMW for his 16-year-old daughter, Taylor. “It is true, but for good reason. She got a 4.2 GPA,” Tarek, 45, shared on the Wednesday, October 28, episode of the “Money Rehab” podcast. “She was MVP of her freshman soccer team. She’s…
Embattled Rep. Ilhan Omarâs ex-husband and rumored brother, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, referred to himself as a âgay manâ in an academic paper published earlier this year. Elmiâs self-described sexual orientation adds to the mounting evidence that his 2009 marriage to Omar was a sham to obtain legal immigration status…
Another Northern California grocery staple is emptying out its aisles. Safeway is pulling the plug on a long-running supermarket on Bollinger Road in West San Jose, locking the doors for good around Nov. 14 after nearly six decades in business, according to KTVU. The latest casualty is part of a…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appeared on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Wednesday to discuss President Trump, the upcoming midterm elections and his political future — and he admitted even his own children are desperate for him to leave politics. The expected White House hopeful‘s freewheeling interview included embarrassing family revelations,…
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. A famous New York real estate mogul and reality TV star once proudly declared, “I love debt. I love playing with it.” While the 1% can certainly use debt…
The alleged Chinese spy who had a “close relationship”with Nvidia boss Jensen Huang has been linked to a résumé boasting jobs at top TV networks and global banks. Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, cultivated a close relationship with the chip tycoon while passing information to the Chinese Communist…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — On summer Fridays, Matthew Schaefer’s training group holds a tournament: three-on-three, five minutes, four teams of three decided via draft; round robin, then semifinals and a final. “You’ll take a break [after], but every game’s five minutes,” Schaefer said Thursday morning before the Islanders faced the…
Authorities confirmed that an 8-year-old boy is in stable condition after his parents were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide at a New Hampshire home. New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella and Manchester police Chief Peter A. Marr confirmed in a statement that officers with the Manchester Police Department responded…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris flubbed her opening line at a campaign event for Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) Thursday, referring to the incumbent as “the next” senator from Georgia. “Let’s hear it for Jon Ossoff,” Harris said at the start of the small rally for Ossoff campaign volunteers. “The next…
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. According to a new study by the Century Foundation, approximately 111 million Americans are unable to pay off their credit card bills each month. That’s half of all Americans…
Because he was another first baseman/DH and hit left-handed, Luis García Jr. did not seem like a perfect fit when the Yankees acquired him at the trade deadline. They needed a right-handed bat, which they got a day later in Heliot Ramos. They needed a catcher, which did not happen.…
Lainey Wilson is paying tribute to Dolly Parton with a heartfelt social media post. The country singer, 34, honored her music idol by sharing details of her final call with Parton via an Instagram post shared on Thursday, August 27. “My Dolly. 💛 I felt like you were my friend…
Look out, King Kong! By at least one major metric, One Vanderbilt’s Summit has overtaken the Empire State Building Observatory’s 95-year reign as king of the city’s sky-high viewing decks. Summit, just five years old, brought in more dough in the first half of this year than the iconic Empire…
Chris Sale kept it simple and right to the point when asked how he threw over 100 mph during his shutout victory over the Dodgers on Thursday. Speaking with the Braves’ broadcast after the 1-0 win, Sale was asked the question, to which he replied deadpan: “With my arm.” The joke…
Hollywood is in mourning following the death of country music icon and actress Dolly Parton. “A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth and kindness…
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the US Postal Service from implementing core parts of a new rule it adopted at President Donald Trump’s direction that would tighten mail-in voting requirements ahead of the November congressional elections. US District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston issued a temporary restraining order, opens new…
Millionaires dock their house-sized yachts to the east, and there are miles of farmland and cornfields to the west. The Porters play on a not-so-seen patch of grass that could be plowed for sod while fans brave wooden bleachers that might as well have been installed during the Bush Sr.…
Tony Romo is taking “full responsibility” following his OWI arrest last month. A spokesperson for the CBS Sports NFL analyst, 46, told multiple outlets on Thursday, August 27 that “Tony accepts full responsibility for his actions and has taken proactive steps to ensure that this isolated civil matter is properly…
Ty Simpson knows where he stands in the pecking order. He also knows where he wants to go. The Los Angeles Rams rookie quarterback walked off the field at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night having delivered perhaps his best — and final — argument yet that the distance between the…
It’s been two years since Johnny Gaudreau was killed alongside his brother Matthew Gaudreau, but for his widow, Meredith Gaudreau, it still feels like yesterday. “It’s just always replaying in my head,” Meredith, 34, told People on Thursday, August 27, of the moment she learned that Johnny and Matthew were…
A US judge on Thursday blocked the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic, the latest turn in the Claude maker’s high-stakes fight with the military over AI safety on the battlefield. Anthropic’s lawsuit in California federal court alleges that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth overstepped his authority when he designated Anthropic a national security supply-chain risk, a label the government can apply to…
A day later, with the tears gone and adopting what he described as a feeling of peacefulness, Fernando Cruz said he is looking at all options. On Wednesday, the valuable Yankees reliever was diagnosed with a partial tear in his UCL, which typically calls for Tommy John surgery that sidelines…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Katie Holmes wore knit ballet flats this spring, but I can’t stop thinking about how perfect this shoe is for fall. The soft, textured fabric practically looks borrowed from a chunky…
Sabrina Ionescu had a rough go in the Liberty’s 79-60 loss to the Valkyries at Barclays Center. Ionescu shot 2-for-12 from the field, including 1-for-9 from deep, to finish with seven points. She was far from the only Liberty player who struggled against the high-pressure Valkyries. Leonie Fiebich went 1-for-6…
Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 27, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Kylie Jenner shut down viral pregnancy speculation on the Wednesday, August 26, episode of the “Better Half” podcast, admitting she doesn’t “feel the need to…
Bo Bichette isn’t expected to miss much time after suffering a left ankle contusion in the Mets’ loss on Wednesday night. The team’s starting third baseman wasn’t in the lineup for the series finale against the Brewers on Thursday. Though he was available off the bench, he did not play.…
Daveigh Chase’s friend and former business manager, John Ryan, is weighing in on her parents’ legal battle over who will control and manage the late actress’ $400,000 estate. Ryan — who is siding with Daveigh’s father, John Schwallier — filed paperwork objecting to her mom Cathy Chase’s petition to administer…
Hasan Piker is facing yet another Democratic lawmaker critic amid the fallout from comments he made on a stream last week, this time from Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga. Ossoff, who is Jewish, was recently asked about Piker’s comments that suggested American Jews could bring violence on themselves for being too associated…
George Lombard Jr.’s strong start to his MLB career is trailing further and further in the rearview mirror. The high from blasting two home runs in his first four games has quickly subsided amid Lombard’s nightmarish streak of committing an error in six straight games, most recently in a 5-1…
Pastor John-Paul Miller became the subject of a stalking case after his estranged wife, Mica Miller, died in 2024. While police confirmed she died by suicide, they learned she was being stalked in the months leading up to her death. The case is the subject of Netflix’s August 2026 documentary…
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