Gov. Gavin Newsom praised his disgraced chief of staff for her service to California during her two-year tenure in his office when she left his office in 2024 — despite knowing she was under the investigation by the FBI. Dana Williamson, 53, had been interviewed by the FBI in November, and was quietly placed on leave, before being given a hero’s departure on the way out by Newsom just a month later. Williamson, a Sacramento political veteran, was a key liaison between the governor and lawmakers, labor unions and business interests. “I greatly appreciate Dana’s counsel and her service to…
It’s hard to talk about a player’s legacy while they’re still playing. Those narratives feel so incomplete, especially when discussing someone who’s still in their prime. But A’ja Wilson’s sustained dominance and, for the most part, durability over the course of the past nine years might make her a rare…
On what should have been a bustling night for OBriens Bar & Grill, the New York City establishment’s owner blamed Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for his place being empty. “You’ve wronged us, make it right,” Michael O’Brien exclusively told Us Weekly about the A-list couple on Thursday, July 2. …
The diminutive, now-extinct humans known as the “hobbits” were scavengers who dined on dwarf elephants after Komodo dragons took the best cuts, archaeologists have discovered. The finding upends the assumption that Homo floresiensis, a human species that arrived on the Indonesian island of Flores at least 700,000 years ago, hunted…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Yankees open a weekend series against the Twins on Friday night in The Bronx, and they will do so with one of their…
The enigmatic Scythians, a diverse group of nomadic tribes known for their ferocity in battle, were organized around elite dynasties of powerful men and women over 2,500 years ago, a new DNA study finds. The results reveal that social inequality arose in these nomadic groups around 900 B.C., during the…
Caitlyn Ecock used to feel like just another cog in the machine. Inside the cardiac procedures unit at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, the 28-year-old had grown accustomed to darting between patients, checking vitals, prepping them for surgery and keeping the department moving amid a constant flow of activity. But somewhere in…
It’s not just the recent jab to her throat by Alyssa Thomas that Caitlin Clark thinks was a flagrant foul. An admittedly frustrated Clark also thinks that the way the media and fans harp on every minuscule thing about her and the Fever is getting to be too much, even…
The first season of Elle introduced some shocking moments — including Elle betraying her friend amid a complicated love triangle. During the Prime series, which is streaming now, Elle (Lexi Minetree) formed a friendship with Shannon (Danielle Chand) before she found out that the senior was dating Miles (Jacob Moskovitz).…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s decision to pass over Marianne Lake as his successor marked a surprising end to her 26-year career — and she’s leaving $50 million in unvested stock on the table after quitting, according to a report. Lake, 56, found out about Dimon’s decision just three days…
The Lakers are trading Deandre Ayton to the Wizards, a source confirmed to the California Post. The Lakers have traded Deandre Ayton to the Wizards for Jaden Hardy and picks. Jaden Hardy and two Wizards’ second-round picks (2031 and 2032) are coming to Los Angeles. This story is still developing.
Sullivan’s Crossing‘s Morgan Kohan is opening up about how Scott Patterson‘s exit affected the show. “It’s interesting. There are always going to be different dynamics,” Kohan, 32, exclusively told Us Weekly. “One of the things that came out of not having Sully on the show was we did get all…
A Filipino woman thought she had found love with Dubai’s charismatic crown prince after weeks of flirtatious messages and intimate video calls. Instead, she became the latest victim of an increasingly sophisticated AI-powered romance scam that uses deepfake technology to impersonate Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the heir to Dubai’s throne,…
Fun in the sun can have a dark side. Across the country, more than 88 million Americans get at least one sunburn every year — and while peeling skin might seem like a temporary annoyance, the damage can last a lifetime. Research shows that suffering five or more sunburns doubles…
After an emotional — and controversial — win Thursday in the World Cup, Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo donned late ex-teammate Diogo Jota’s No. 21 jersey and pointed to the sky. Their 2-1 win over Croatia in the first round came on the eve of Jota’s death in a car crash…
Criminal Minds has been raising the stakes this season — but how worried should viewers be about potential onscreen deaths? RJ Hatanaka spoke exclusively to Us Weekly about whether he is concerned about his character’s future on the show, saying, “I think that I should never get too comfortable. As…
Fourth of July celebrations across the United States this weekend could be accompanied by light shows in the night skies, as a string of powerful solar eruptions appear set to strike Earth.The sun has been especially hyperactive over the past few days — firing off 10 M-class solar flares over…
A former National League MVP is headed to the minor leagues. Andrew McCutchen, 39, has signed a minor-league contract with the Braves and is expected to report to Triple-A, according to reports. Released by the Rangers in May after hitting .192 in 37 games, McCutchen grew up as a diehard…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Flat sandals are an easy grab, but they come with a hefty side of regret. When you’re running errands, walking to the restaurant or traveling abroad, you’ll be glad you…
The annual “A Capitol Fourth” concert will go ahead tonight despite record-setting heat settling over Washington, DC. The show on the West Lawn of the US Capitol gets underway at 8 p.m., with gates opening at 7 p.m. to minimize spectators’ time outside. “All guests are strongly encouraged to bring…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. In one of the last games of the Round of 32, Australia returns from Group D to the knockout stage and faces Egypt in…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! There comes a point every summer when denim shorts start feeling like more trouble than they’re worth. They ride up, feel stiff in the heat and somehow never seem as…
They’ve got drip, even when they’re dripping in sweat. As temperatures soared into the triple digits this week for the Big Apple’s first official heat wave since 2012, some of the city’s fashion junkies refused to give up their signature style — even when it depends on heavy textiles like…
It sure looked like the Dodgers could’ve used Shohei Ohtani’s bat in the lineup Tuesday night. Without it, they couldn’t get the two-way star off the hook for a loss in a 2-1 defeat to the Miami Marlins. Ohtani pitched just fine in his six-inning, two-run, nine-strikeout outing, finishing the…
Taylor Swift’s Met Gala looks are always unforgettable and leave Us wanting a fashion encore. Swift made her debut at fashion’s biggest night in 2008. For the “Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy” theme, she donned a gold beaded dress featuring a drop waist and thin straps from Badgley Mischka. Swift dressed…
Supporters of disgraced former Congressman Eric Swalwell are having trouble getting their donations back after his stunning political fall after sexual assault allegations. At least 200 donors want to get back $1.5 million in refunds, according to an internal campaign document viewed by the San Francisco Chronicle. Swalwell suspended his…
The joint was jumping. The place was percolating. From the layup lines, this was one of those games at Madison Square Garden where you realized — when the Atlanta Hawks surely realized — that there would be no need for the Maalox or the Pepto-Bismol. Nobody would be tripping on…
Fans have been treated to not one, but two versions of Hawaii Five-0 over the years — and for many viewers the revamped version was just as good as the original. The original Hawaii Five-0 premiered in 1968 and ran until 1980. The show followed an elite branch of the…
It’s good to be king. King Charles III touted the special US-UK bond and championed a “new era” for the two allies during a rousing speech before Congress on Tuesday as part of his state visit. The king managed to woo Republicans and Democrats alike with his dry humor, respect…
Juan Soto is dealing with left forearm tightness, and it would be easy to fear the worst in what’s been a train wreck of a Mets season. And one game in which the Mets offense finally awoke — for one inning, anyway — and a home run from Soto were…
Less than a week after he was surprisingly not selected during the 2026 NFL Draft, former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia has agreed to a three-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens. The news comes a day after Pavia, 24, was invited to attend the Ravens’ rookie minicamp alongside former UConn quarterback…
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer welcomed King Charles III to Capitol Hill Tuesday with a large bandage covering about half his forehead. The New York Democrat was first seen with the bandage – and a small abrasion just below it – Monday on the Senate floor.The senator said he suffered…
There they are. There are the real Knicks. The best version of these Knicks. The Knicks that had gone missing in the middle of the series. They had spent the past few days talking about the need to recreate the sense of “desperation” and “urgency” they played with when trailing…
Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on April 28, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • Taylor Frankie Paul reconnects with Doug Mason: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star is “trying to make it work” with Bachelorette contestant Doug Mason,…
Calls are growing for California’s high-speed rail to be abandoned completely after revelations the estimated cost of completing Gavin Newsom’s fantasy train project has ballooned to a staggering $231 billion. The latest cost revisions for the project — revealed during a Senate Transportation Committee meeting — left lawmakers fuming after…
ARLINGTON, Texas – George Lombard Jr. is suddenly on the doorstep of the big leagues. The Yankees have promoted their top prospect to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, a source confirmed on Tuesday night, after he crushed the first month of the season at Double-A Somerset. Lombard, who turns 21 on June 2,…
Kirsten Storms and Brandon Barash are entangled in a legal battle over custody of their daughter Harper Rose. Storms and Barash fell in love while working together on General Hospital. They tied the knot in 2013 and welcomed Harper Rose the following year. Their romance came to an end in…
King Charles III presented President Trump with the bell from the HMS Trump – a World War II-era British submarine – at the White House state dinner Tuesday. “May it stand as a testimony to our nation’s shared history and shining future,” the King said. “And should you ever need…
The Mets offensive stats read like a hitting coach’s worst nightmare: fewest runs scored in the majors, as well as the lowest on-base percentage, slugging percentage and OPS, entering play Tuesday. After being swept in a doubleheader by the Rockies on Sunday, when the Mets scored one run, Carlos Mendoza…
University of Georgia football radio broadcaster Scott Howard took to social media following the announcement that he has been replaced after 18 years in the role. “Thank you to everyone for all the messages. Didn’t know that many people had my number 😳,” Howard posted via X on Friday, April…
A national coalition of more than 100 organizations, including teachers unions and lawmakers, is pushing for a federal $25 minimum wage bill. Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., and Rep. Analilia Mejia, D-N.J., on Tuesday introduced the Living Wage for All Act — a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to…
Citadel founder Ken Griffin is escalating his feud with New York City’s mayor across the Atlantic, announcing Tuesday he will bypass City Hall and meet directly with Gov. Kathy Hochul later this week to discuss the state’s economic climate. Speaking at a global financial summit in Oslo, the 57-year-old hedge…
You can never boil things down this simply, of course, but the first four games of this Hawks-Knicks first-round series have followed a reliable blueprint in one way. The Knicks won two of those games, Game 1 and Game 4. In Game 1, Mitchell Robinson was a plus-5 for his…
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