WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday hosted the recently released American inmate Stephen Hubbard at the White House — with the retired English teacher and veteran telling Trump he “wouldn’t have lasted another year” in Russian custody. Hubbard, 73, was arrested in eastern Ukraine, where he lived with his partner, in 2022 following the full-scale Russian invasion of the country. He was given a nearly seven-year jail sentence for acting as a mercenary, which he denied. “I wouldn’t have lasted another year,” Hubbard told Trump in the Oval Office. Trump secured Hubbard’s release on Oct. 21 following a phone call…
Websites masquerading as independent, local news sources are promoting Democratic candidates to unsuspecting ChatGPT users, according to a report. The revelations stoke concern about voter manipulation just days ahead of the crucial midterm elections. Digital security firm VisionHeight uncovered 37 phony websites, a number of them “thinly veiled political ads…
A baby’s life was saved after his racing heartbeat was detected – by the family dog. Mom Kim Reynolds, 41, was confused by her pet Doberman Saraya’s unusual ”needy” behavior around six-month-old Alexander. Saraya wouldn’t leave the baby’s side and cried every time he was taken away from her that…
As a reward for their valiant effort Thursday in Minnesota to knock off the Western Conference leader in points, the Islanders next host back-to-back dates with the league’s two leaders in points percentage. Before the reigning champions come to UBS Arena late next week, they’ll start with Connor McDavid and…
Dax Shepard may be nearly two decades into his marriage with Kristen Bell, but the “Armchair Expert” host’s dating history includes a few famous names — and he’s still on friendly terms with most of his exes. Over the years, Shepard has opened up on his podcast about past romances…
Think steroids are the only thing that can get an athlete in trouble? You’d be wrong. Dietary supplements, cosmetic treatments and recovery aids have all landed professional jocks in hot water with anti-doping authorities, costing them games, medals and reputations — sometimes without even realizing they’d crossed a line. “I…
As roommates during Jets training camp, Omar Cooper Jr. and Kenyon Sadiq had to learn how to take turns with each other. Jets fans are ready to see what happens to the inconsistent offense when the two rookie first-round draft picks — who have three 100-yard receiving games and three…
A South Carolina man will spend the rest of his life in prison for fatally strangling his girlfriend, whose buried body was discovered in a wooden chest built by her own grandfather more than two years after she went missing. Sheridan Dirk Fogle, of Orangeburg County, killed 51-year-old Penni Whiteside…
Confused much? Rep. Ilhan Omar apparently didn’t know what her name was when applying in 2009 for a Minnesota marriage license to her alleged brother Ahmed Elmi, according to the document obtained by The Post. A certified copy from the Hennepin County, Minn., government shows that the Democratic congresswoman’s surname…
Nearly 6 million coffee makers are being recalled because their glass could break during use, increasing the risk of burn injuries, according to a notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall affects 5.9 million Bodum French press coffee makers with 8-cup and 12-cup replaceable glass carafes. The carafe…
Wake up and smell the coffee — your favorite breakfast foods may be riddled with plastic. Microplastics are ubiquitous in modern life, with evidence showing they’ve infiltrated everything from the beauty products we use to the clothes we wear and the air we breathe. Food is a major culprit, largely…
The one obvious line combination Mike Sullivan has yet to try this season is exactly where the veteran head coach started Friday as the Rangers returned to practice. Pavel Dorofeyev moved up to the top line with Mika Zibanejad and Alexis Lafrenière and Sullivan bumped Gabe Perreault to the third…
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The Trump administration is surging federal law enforcement resources to Alaska amid the “troubling new revelations” of an apparent Democratic scheme to siphon votes away from incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) in the midterm election. The criminal investigation into “Decoy Dan” Sullivan’s alleged sham Senate campaign in the Last Frontier…
CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss and “60 Minutes” boss Nick Bilton were kept in the dark about a deported migrant’s claim on immigration documents that he was gay ahead of a controversial segment that aired on the TV news magazine show last Sunday, The Post has learned. Weiss and Bilton…
Cybersecurity experts are pointing the finger at North Korea being behind the $6.3 billion Binance hack. The Hermit Kingdomâs hackers have a distinctive way of operating, and their fingerprints are all over the Binance heist â already hailed as the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. Unlike the majority of hacking…
The Today show is a staple in morning television — in more ways than one! For years, the cohosts have been dressing up for Halloween for special holiday tapings. From Broadway shows to Super Bowl performers, Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and more coanchors have gone all out with…
WASHINGTON — FBI Director Kash Patel and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent traveled to Minnesota on Friday to announce 17 local anti-fraud raids — as Bessent chastised Gov. Tim Walz as “woefully negligent” in protecting public funds. Four alleged fraudsters were arrested for allegedly stealing $41 million from federal health programs.…
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is probing its ties to a convicted Wall Street swindler â after admitting it had no idea the wealthy philanthropist served federal prison time for a $43 million embezzlement, The Post has learned. Reps for Sheriff Robert Luna acknowledged that the agency âwas not…
Tech advocacy groups are sounding the alarm, warning that the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and a lack of federal oversight for foreign nationals working at AI firms pose a major national security risk. Amy Kremer, chair of Humans First, a group focused on establishing democratic oversight, safety protocols, and…
Flavored nicotine pouches that have been banned for sale in California for nearly four years would return to the state if Republican Steve Hilton wins the governor’s race. Hilton said he gathered feedback from Californians on what bureaucratic rule they wanted to get rid of the most — with the…
Budda Baker’s Halloween mask wasn’t the only horror facing the Cardinals this week. The Cardinals safety donned a creepy black-and-white clown mask during media availability on Friday, continuing an annual tradition of impressive costumes in October. But seasonal hijinks couldn’t help Baker escape the question looming over his future with…
Sophia Bush has candidly discussed how coming out has helped her learn more about herself. Bush opened up in April 2024 about being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, writing in an essay for Glamour, “As I came into myself, I already felt it was my home. I think I’ve always…
Global ocean temperatures have reached a record high as El Niño injects extra heat into our already-warming world.On Saturday (Aug. 22), the daily global average sea surface temperature (SST) was hotter than at any time since records began in 1979, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.”This record…
The NFL released a statement on the arrest of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York. “We are aware of the matter which will be reviewed under the personal conduct policy,” NFL communications Brian McCarthy wrote on behalf of the league. The NFL’s conduct policy applies to all league personnel, not…
A TV writer is suing Taylor Sheridan after claiming he stole her idea for the show that eventually became Yellowstone. Entertainment journalist Lauren J. Salkin filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on Friday, August 21, according to multiple outlets. The…
WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance urged Republicans to support his “very independent friend” Sen. Susan Collins during his Monday visit to Maine — as Collins skipped his rally citing an unspecified scheduling conflict. Vance stumped for her anyways, saying that he appreciated her emphasis on delivering for constituents —…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, once a data-center booster, says companies constructing the behemoth AI complexes have “dug their own grave” as public opposition over new construction surges. The GOP pol went said Sunday they have botched the buildout by rushing into communities without first winning over their support, fomenting mounting…
Vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) has drastically reduced cervical cancer rates among women who got the vaccine. But as doctors celebrate that news, they’re warning of an ongoing uptick in other HPV-related cancers that is mostly affecting men.Throat and mouth cancers, broadly known as oropharyngeal cancers, linked to HPV are…
The San Francisco 49ers don’t plan to address the arrest of their owner Jed York on prostitution charges. “As this is a legal matter, which has been resolved, we will not be providing any further comment at this time,” the organization said in one-line a statement late Monday morning. York…
Hayden Panettiere‘s mom, Lesley Vogel, opened up about the sudden deaths of her two children in an emotional sit-down interview. “It’s a process. And I think it will probably hit me later on,” she told ABC News reporter Rhiannon Ally on the Monday, August 24, episode of Good Morning America.…
WASHINGTON — A defiant Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas declared himself a “walking contradiction” to his critics for refusing to bow to social pressure for black Americans to have liberal political views. The high court’s second-longest-serving justice in US history explained in a podcast interview how he’s resisted pressure over…
Stand With Crypto, an advocacy group backed by crypto giant Coinbase, on Monday endorsed 32 incumbent congressional candidates for the November midterm elections, as the industry cements influence in Washington. The endorsements, first reported by Reuters, come as the Clarity Act, the crypto industry’s top policy priority, stalls in the Senate…
The San Francisco 49ers have bolstered their depth with a Pro Bowl linebacker. On Sunday, the 49ers traded running back Zamir White to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for veteran linebacker Deion Jones. White’s chances of making the final 53-man roster in San Francisco were close to nil after…
“Ain’t nobody” needed for Chaka Khan. The 73-year-old music icon revealed in an interview with the U.K.’s Observer newspaper published on Thursday, August 20, that she is happy on her own after going through two divorces. Khan made the admission after being asked about the inspiration behind a lyric on…
Iran blacklisted 45 tankers that purportedly violated its protocols when transiting the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to fine the vessels or confiscate their cargo if they did so again. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority said in an X post Sunday that the ships could be fined, detained or have their…
An arbitrator has ordered the Washington Post to rehire Karen Attiah, the opinion columnist who was fired last September after she blasted Charlie Kirk as “a white man that espoused violence” the day of his brutal assassination. In a written decision Thursday, arbitrator Sarah Miller Espinosa said WaPo “did not…
It’s the most important meal of the day for a reason. While the battle of the best breakfast sandwich rages on and others rave about oatmeal, there’s no shortage of debate over what to eat first thing in the morning, especially when it comes to health. However, it’s not just…
Enes Kanter received criticism for getting ejected from a WNBA game by the hosts of the “Nightcap” podcast. Former NFL Pro Bowlers Chad “OchoCinco” Johnson and Shannon Sharpe discussed Kanter’s latest antics with ex-NBA All-Star Joe Johnson. “He was a solid role player for a minute… but to be pulling…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! It’s hard to know what bottoms to wear at this time of year. Shorts feel too summery, jeans are too stiff and dress pants read as stuffy. Thankfully, Gwyneth Paltrow…
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra’s lead over Republican rival Steve Hilton has shrunk dramatically in a new statewide poll, with the two candidates now separated by just eight points. Becerra leads Hilton 49.2% to 41% among likely November voters, while 9.8% remain undecided, according to a new poll shared exclusively…
California Attorney General Rob Bonta scrapped Monday’s planned settlement talks with Paramount as the media giant weighs bolting the Golden State — with Tennessee reportedly emerging as its preferred landing spot. Bonta pulled the plug late Sunday after accusing Paramount of leaking and mischaracterizing details from a preliminary meeting between…
A severe case of COVID-19 can “reawaken” dormant viruses in the body, even in people with otherwise healthy immune systems, a new study finds.These reactivated viruses include Epstein-Barr virus (the “mono” virus, or EBV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), herpes simplex virus (HSV) and anelloviruses. That final group of viruses can be found…
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