Za’Darius Smith’s surprise retirement came down to family first. The 33-year-old defensive end explained his midseason retirement from the Eagles in 2025 at his first press conference since returning to the NFL. “I wasn’t supposed to retire,” Smith said Tuesday. “I wasn’t going to tell the story, but I’m going to tell it. I got a phone call from my mom’s doctor telling me that she don’t have much longer to be on this earth. I let the team know. Obviously they wasn’t trying to let me leave, but that was the only thing I had left — to retire. So,…
There’s a popular belief that weed can’t kill you. While it’s almost impossible to overdose on weed by itself, marijuana use can indirectly cause life-threatening complications. A 15-year-old learned this the hard way, a new case study reveals. His is one of only two recorded cases in teens in which…
The co-founder and face of Good Good Golf, Garrett Clark, broke his silence during the ongoing controversy surrounding the brand in a lengthy video on Wednesday in which he apologized, calling what the company put out a “terrible ad.” He also highlighted some of the vitriol that Good Good’s female…
More than 100,000 of the late Dolly Parton’s fans have signed a petition calling for Nashville International Airport to be renamed in her honor. A Change.org petition originally started in January 2025 has gained renewed support amid the announcement of the country music icon’s death at age 80 following a…
WASHINGTON — An international pro-life group is offering to foot the bill for activists who wind up in the crosshairs of a law signed by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) last week to crack down on protests near abortion facilities. 40 Days For Life raised concerns that vague language…
A man accused of using a forged signature of Chief Justice John Roberts on a bogus Supreme Court order in an alleged attempt to get his own Indiana criminal case dismissed has been arrested on federal charges, according to court documents. Joshua M. Culver, who authorities say also used the alias “Maverick…
Enes Kanter Freedom continues to make more enemies than friends in the WNBA. After the Los Angeles Sparks finished practice on Wednesday afternoon, star forward Cameron Brink called him out after his recent controversy surrounding the WNBA. “For me personally, when it comes to the trans issues I believe you’re…
Leah Remini spoke out after landing a diamond as the newest cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 16. On Wednesday, August 26, the King of Queens star, 56, shared a link to news coverage about her joining the Bravoverse and wrote in the caption, “It’s true!!”…
California’s first Native American state lawmaker is pushing to give tribes sweeping new authority over ancestral lands — alarming business, water and local government groups. Assembly Bill 1881, known as the California Indian Freedom Act of 2026, was introduced by Assemblymember James Ramos (D-San Bernardino) and it would require state…
Defender Tayvon Gray signed a contract extension with New York City FC, keeping the Bronx native with the club through the 2028-29 season. The deal, announced Wednesday, includes an option for the 2029-30 season and keeps one of just five players on the current roster who was with the club…
Harry Jowsey’s wife, Amber Mozo, is speaking her truth after viewers learned during the Let’s Marry Harry reunion that the couple’s relationship is over . “I was very loyal, very honest, very patient,” Amber, 31, exclusively tells Us. “Getting back on that stage and seeing him and looking him in…
The deranged man busted with a gun at President Trump’s golf club allegedly amassed a chilling dossier detailing the First Lady’s daily schedule as well of hundreds of pages on secret service agents and sketches of the course. Jeanine John Taele, 38, a decorated Marine veteran from Downey, California, appeared…
The Yankees moved Fernando Cruz to the 15-day injured list Wednesday before even scanning his elbow, concerned enough that they felt he would require a break regardless of the MRI exam results. The results represented a worst fear. Cruz has a partial tear of his UCL, manager Aaron Boone said,…
Jennifer Aniston and boyfriend Jim Curtis enjoyed a meal with her former Friends costars Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow. Aniston, 57, and Curtis, 50, were spotted with Cox, 62, and Kudrow, 63, out to dinner in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 25, in new photos obtained by People. Aniston’s friend…
WASHINGTON — Trump administration-funded researchers and independent collaborators found a startling correlation between proponents of a transgender ideology and left-wing violence, according to a new report obtained by The Post and set to be released Wednesday. The new study from researchers at Rutgers University, the right-leaning Manhattan Institute and Network Contagion Research…
Customers at two-Michelin-starred eatery Cesar on Hudson Street pay up to $368 for a 13-course tasting menu. But chef and owner Cesar Ramirez and his partner, wife Adriana Rodriguez, served employees a tasting menu of state labor law violations, according to a class action lawsuit filed last month. Former captain and…
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) has something to celebrate less than a month after her Michigan Senate primary loss to Abdul El-Sayed – her engagement to longtime friend-turned-partner and campaign donor Jason Turkish. The couple first met in 2022, through Stevens’ Senate campaign chair David Kramer, but their relationship really blossomed…
Burger King wants its nuggets to reign supreme. After striking gold with its revamped Whopper, Burger King is turning its attention to chicken nuggets – a menu item that customers have lambasted as being too dry and flavorless. Starting next Tuesday, new-and-improved chicken nuggets will be landing on Burger King…
Freshmen rule! That could be an early slogan for the USC football team after the first depth chart released Wednesday evening ahead of the season opener showed five potential starters from the Trojans’ top-ranked high school class. Freshman tight end Mark Bowman, defensive end Luke Wafle and wide receivers Trent…
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California is suing the US Postal Service to stop it from implementing new restrictions on mail-in voting after a Supreme Court ruling earlier this week. The nation’s highest court ruled Monday that key portions of President Trump’s executive order can stand, which seeks to limit who can vote by post…
“Crime Junkie” podcast star Ashley Flowers’ $250 million true-crime empire has been rocked by an exodus of about 30% of its workforce — as burned-out employees chafed under the founder’s punishing demands and one worker recalled vomiting from nerves before presenting ideas to her, according to a bombshell report. About…
Draymond Green wasn’t shy about revealing his true feelings about the NBA salary cap. During his podcast, “The Draymond Green Show,” he spoke about the Denver Nuggets’ decision to trade Peyton Watson due to salary restrictions and told basketball fans that if they didn’t like it, to “Shut the hell…
Friday night should not have required late dramatics for the Dodgers. But boy, what a stunning finish it created. After leading by three runs early, then falling behind by two runs entering the ninth, the Dodgers rallied for a wild 6-5 walk-off win over the Baltimore Orioles –– one that…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Madonna‘s Met Gala look had beauty lovers zooming in on every detail. Surprisingly, one standout product behind her look was a super affordable find: the Kiko Milano Smart Colour Blush.…
The winner of the U.S. Open in 2018 — the last time the tournament was held at Shinnecock Hills — did not make the cut. Brooks Koepka shot 10-over through the first two days and failed to make it into the weekend. He came into the U.S. Open dealing with…
Several stars took the next step in their relationships in 2026 by getting engaged to their significant others. Sports Illustrated model Clarissa Bowers kicked off the New Year by announcing her engagement to Jackson Morgan by showing off her ring via social media on January 4. Allison Holker joined the…
Never mind a cup. The best way to not get hit where Jazz Chisholm Jr. did Thursday night is by hitting the baseball like he did on Friday. A night after Chisholm exited Thursday’s game mid-at-bat after fouling a ball off that bounced up into his groin area, he returned…
Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen kept their romance quiet to start before getting engaged in November 2024 and tying the knot the following spring. Allen was linked to Steinfeld just weeks after eagle-eyed fans noticed in April 2023 that his longtime girlfriend Brittany Williams unfollowed him on social media.Although the…
President Trump’s most fervent supporters prefer overthrowing Iran’s theocratic regime to reaching a negotiated settlement with Tehran by a margin of more than two-to-one, according to a new survey. The Reagan Institute Summer Survey found that 51% of self-described “MAGA Republicans” said they wanted the US to install new leadership…
NBA champion Knicks guard Josh Hart has fully embraced the Cam Schlittler hype train. Following a dominant start that saw the Yankees right-hander reach new heights on Friday night, Hart took to social media with an endorsement for Schlittler winning the most prestigious pitching award in baseball. “Schlitty is the…
It’s been more than 20 years since The Princess Diaries hit theaters, but fans will never get tired of the Disney movie’s royal charm. Released in August 2001, Anne Hathaway made her film debut as Mia Thermopolis, a San Francisco teen who discovers she is a princess of the fictional…
WASHINGTON — Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released a trove of files Friday detailing Dr. Anthony Fauci’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic — showing that officials protected him from a whistleblower complaint alleging he lied to Congress about “gain of function” research after he suggested pangolins were to…
Many of the world’s biggest stars have already produced during the 2026 World Cup. Norway star striker Erling Haaland produced two goals in his country’s first match, Argentinian legend and arguably GOAT Lionel Messi scored his first ever World Cup hat trick last week, and Kylian Mbappé added two goals…
Taylor Swift’s appearance at the 2026 NBA Finals sparked backlash from some basketball fans — but New York Knicks player Jose Alvarado is all about Swiftie mania. Alvarado, 28, exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, June 18, that it was “amazing” having Swift, 36, sitting courtside during Game 4 of…
Lefty tech millionaire Saikat Chakrabarti spent nearly $10 million of his own cash to fill Nancy Pelosi’s shoes in Congress for San Francisco, only to majorly flop and miss out on a spot in the general election. The extent of his loss was not only humiliating in terms of results – he…
SEATTLE — The soccer old heads — the veterans who paved the way for this World Cup squad — hate the term “golden generation.” That’s a title won, a sobriquet earned. The current team hasn’t gotten there yet — hasn’t reached a World Cup quarterfinal — but Friday’s 2-0 victory…
Alix Earle and Benson Boone sparked romance rumors after being spotted out to dinner in Los Angeles — and leaving together in his car. The twosome were photographed on Thursday, June 18, leaving celebrity hotspot Craig’s after seemingly enjoying a meal together. Earle, 25, was all smiles in a picture…
Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’ll publicly release long-delayed tax returns amid a Department of Justice probe dealing with his family’s finances — though he won’t say exactly when. Newsom’s office said Friday it is “working to prepare” the governor’s tax returns spanning his current term in office as federal officials…
The Lakers have several questions to answer this summer. One of those looming matters is whether to retain guard Austin Reaves, who is coming off a campaign in which he averaged 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists. He shot 49% from the field. Reaves is expected to decline his player…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Gwyneth Paltrow knows how to do a European summer! The Goop founder was recently spotted soaking up the sun in the kind of crystal-blue water that quickly makes you rethink…
Two political dynasties flamed out in Maine’s ranked-choice gubernatorial primaries earlier this month. Republican Jonathan Bush, the nephew of former President George H. W. Bush and a cousin of former President George W. Bush, was eliminated from contention following the sixth round of tabulation. On the Democratic side, Angus King…
The United States men’s national team made history with a 2-0 win over Australia Friday. Prior to the match, the USMNT had not won consecutive matches at a World Cup since the 1930 inaugural tournament. That changed Friday after the 90th minute at Lumen Field in Seattle where the U.S.’s…
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