As wildfires raged through Ontario, Canada in mid-July, millions of people in the Midwest and on the East Coast found themselves under a shroud of yellow skies, darkened by smoke from the infernos. The air quality index in Grand Rapids, Michigan hit 616 on July 16, breaking the previous record for the city of 350; any number over 301 indicates hazardous, emergency conditions.Smoke events like this are only likely to worsen in the coming decades: Wildfires are one of the most imminent impacts of climate change.Not only do the flames themselves directly threaten lives, but the smoke can trigger heart…
Dr. Krista Edelman was having a strange dream about a small mouse trying to get into her mouth. When she woke up, she was met with the horrifying realization that there was, in fact, a furry animal “burrowing” between her lips. “I reach up to my mouth … and then…
Leonard Williams is still doing it at a high level and getting a big payday. The Super Bowl champion and former Jets and Giants star agreed to a massive three-year $90 million extension with the Seahawks on Thursday, according to reports. Williams, 32, was drafted No. 6 overall by the…
Singer Kehlani had to hit pause on their ongoing tour after experiencing a health scare. “After two off days feeling completely normal… I’ve been up all night unable to swallow & in so much pain,” Kehlani, 31, shared in an Instagram post on Wednesday, August 26. “I just left the…
One internet giant just swallowed another in a massive $34.5 billion deal that could impact millions of California customers. Charter Communications, the parent company of Spectrum, completed the acquisition of Cox Communications Aug. 20 after the California Public Utility Commission approved the deal, giving the company its final regulatory green…
San Francisco 49er’s owner Jed York‘s trailer park prostitution bust has him directly in the crosshairs of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “It’s being reviewed under the personal conduct policy,” Goodell said at the NFL owners meeting in Atlanta Wednesday. “We’ll do that and when there’s something to be reported we’ll…
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Frustration has been boiling over artificial turf in the NFL – and add Josh Allen to the list of those who have had enough. Allen, the 2024 MVP, revealed in a press conference that he suffered brutal burns on his legs thanks to the artificial turf that is a massive…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jessica Alba has a serious knack for making even the coolest outfits look completely effortless, and her latest street style moment is no exception. Alba was spotted in L.A. wearing…
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…
Harry Styles kicked off his record-breaking 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Wednesday, August 26, with the most electric show of his career. For the latest leg of his Together, Together tour, Styles, 32, introduced an entirely revamped show full of surprises for his sold-out…
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The 2026 PGA Tour comes to an end this weekend. The finale of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, the Tour Championship, begins today, Aug. 26, at…
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California Forever’s billionaire backers have drastically scaled back their grand plans for a new Bay Area metropolis, temporarily shelving their proposed megacity to focus an 11th-hour Sacramento push on fast-tracking a massive shipyard. But the scaled-back plan suffered another setback Tuesday night when Solano County supervisors voted not to support…
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…
ATLANTA — Roki Sasaki left the game early. Then, the Dodgers gave it away late. So things went in an excruciating 6-5 defeat to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night –– in which the Dodgers first lost Sasaki to a middle finger blister, then lost an early lead on a…
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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…
They just left him there. Former President Joe Biden was awkwardly left lingering by himself on stage at the grand opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, tepidly waving at the crowd after the ceremony ended. A gleeful Obama had waltzed off the stage to the music, followed…
On any given Sunday afternoon, the soundtrack of Venice Beach isn’t the crash of waves or the rattle of skateboard wheels. It’s the thud of a soccer ball against concrete. At 4 p.m. every Sunday, some of the best street soccer players in Los Angeles gather on the famed Venice…
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck and her husband, Zac Affleck, are expanding their family again with baby No. 4. Showing off her baby bump in a carousel of photos posted via her Instagram on Thursday, June 18, Jen shared the happy news. “Chapter Four. 🤍,” she captioned…
Los Angeles’ powerful police union is demanding City Hall slam the brakes on a controversial LAPD oversight overhaul that would expand political influence over police policy, accusing city officials of breaking labor laws and misleading the City Council. In a letter sent to the City Council on Thursday, the Los…
The Knicks just made their hoop dreams a reality. New York’s heroes in orange and blue are inspiring an entire generation of players ready to take the game to new heights at their Long Island high school gyms next fall, as these teens learned that anything is possible from the…
Bunnie Xo has broken her silence after her estranged husband, Jelly Roll, filed for divorce after nearly 10 years of marriage, Opening up on the Thursday, June 18, episode of her “Dumb Blonde” podcast, Bunnie, 46, detailed the argument that led to her and Jelly Roll, 41, calling it quits.…
House GOP Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, R-Mich., rebuked a school board in Richmond, Michigan, after some of its members tried to remove a conservative colleague for missing meetings while on military deployment to the Middle East. Ray Stier, who received an American flag and a copy of the Congressional Record from McClain…
PHILADELPHIA — Francisco Lindor’s countdown to rejoining the Mets is underway. The shortstop will begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday for Double-A Binghamton, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, and could return to the Mets lineup by early next week. Mendoza indicated the plan is for Lindor to play two…
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Transparency advocates are enraged over a sneaky change to a California bill that would make it harder to get details on what government agencies are doing — and could even haul people seeking public records to court. News publishers and other First Amendment supporters had already opposed Assembly Bill 1821…
An Argentine TV host has quit after she erroneously reported that Lionel Messi’s father had died — two days after the soccer icon led the Argentina national team to victory in their first World Cup match. Florencia Peña made the false report surrounding Jorge Messi’s health during a live stream…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s free diaper program is moving forward in a tentative California budget deal — over the objections of skeptical Democratic and Republican lawmakers who say the program reeked of favoritism. Baby2Baby, a Los Angeles nonprofit with deep Hollywood ties, is poised to keep running Newsom’s Golden State Start…
SEATTLE — As big as the U.S. national team’s World Cup opening win was, it merely provided a chance — a golden opportunity to be soccer’s golden generation. Now they must cash in and earn it. A victory Friday against Australia — one they might have to pull off with…
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Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, both appear to have dramatically different priorities for the next chapter of their lives. While the 44th president described his aspirations for the future as “fun,” his wife had a more inward-looking plan — something that prompted conservative social media to recoil.…
A change of attitude seemed to be exactly what Sam Stevens needed coming into the U.S. Open. He was more than willing to admit that after finishing the first round of the tournament Thursday. Stevens had come to Shinnecock Hills after he missed the cut at the Memorial Tournament and…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Nina Dobrev has a knack for making even the most casual outfit feel fashion-forward, and her latest look is proof that straw totes aren’t the only summer bag worth carrying.…
Vice President JD Vance will not head to Switzerland Thursday evening for the first round of planned technical nuclear talks with Iran, his office announced. The trek to Switzerland was already in flux, the veep had previously admitted, as his team worked to iron out the logistics and figure out…
Los Angeles couldn’t wait for one of the most anticipated World Cup matches in the group stage of the tournament. Mexico versus South Korea is a clash on the pitch at Guadalajara Stadium, but it’s also a collision of communities in the City of Angels. Koreatown, a buzzing late-night neighborhood…
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