A Minnesota state lawmaker is asking a powerful House committee to subpoena US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) for refusing to cooperate with an investigation into her possible ties to Somali fraudsters who bilked Twin Cities taxpayers out of $250 million. State Rep. Kristin Robbins (R-Maple Grove), who is chairing a fraud oversight investigation in Minnesota’s legislature, wrote to US House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) on Thursday requesting that his panel compel Omar to hand over “her staff’s communications with defendants” implicated in the fraud. “As you may be aware, Rep. Ilhan Omar has documented ties to criminals convicted…
Time will tell if this weekend’s series is a postseason preview. But Friday night certainly had the feel of a playoff game. On one side, the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers. On the other, a red-hot Atlanta Braves squad that arrived in Los Angeles tied for the most early-season…
Margaret Josephs is spilling the tea about E!’s The Golden Life after confirming her cameo to Us! “Maybe I did a little stint in Palm Beach,” Margaret, 59, exclusively told Us Weekly while attending the Vulture Reality Masterminds Celebration at The Lawn Club in New York City on Thursday, May…
Gov Gavin Newsom conspicuously sidestepped a question about his former colleague Xavier Becerra — a longtime California Democrat who’s now the frontrunner to succeed him. Newsom was tight-lipped when asked about the gubernatorial favorite, who’s rapidly racked up endorsements and support in recent weeks — including from Newsom allies —…
The first thing Betnijah Laney-Hamilton did when she woke up the morning of the Liberty’s season opener Friday was pray. “Thank the Lord,” she said. “It’s another day, another opportunity for me to get out there.” Laney-Hamilton had been wishing for this moment for quite some time. She hadn’t played…
Despite the 76ers’ best efforts, they couldn’t keep Knicks fans out of Philadelphia. Scores of Knicks supporters made the trek to Pennsylvania to see their team roll to a 108-94 Game 3 win over the Sixers to take a 3-0 second-round series lead. Not only were the blue-and-orange supporters cheering…
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The Virginia Supreme Court’s ruling striking down Democrats’ costly redistricting push sparked an uproar on social media over the massive sum the party spent to pass the now-defunct congressional map. Virginians for Fair Elections, the main pro-redistricting group, raised north of $64 million in support of the Democratic-friendly gerrymander that could have…
Lucky Strike Entertainment is facing a new lawsuit accusing it of operating an illegal monopoly of bowling centers across the country – allegedly jacking up prices, pushing alcohol and gambling and tarnishing a cherished American pastime. The group of 11 plaintiffs, who are longtime bowlers from around the country, claim…
In the first eight games of the playoffs, Landry Shamet scored 14 total points. He had 15 points Friday night. Talk about providing a needed boost. With OG Anunoby out due to a minor hamstring strain, Shamet was given a shot, and he took advantage. The veteran sharpshooter played a…
Nick Cannon is clearing the air over daughter Monroe’s viral comments about having “one brother.” “It’s so funny because the world thought that it was about a conversation that was something that it wasn’t,” Cannon, 45, told host Shannon Sharpe during a recent appearance on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast.…
A state senator is calling on Congress to bail out California and stop employers from picking up the tab on a $20 billion debt Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers have so far refused to pay. Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones issued a joint resolution with other Republican state senators…
Inspire Brands, the owner of fast-food chains Dunkin’, Arby’s and Jimmy John’s, said Friday it had confidentially filed for a US initial public offering, as the consumer IPO market picks up steam after a tepid 2025. Atlanta-based Inspire Brands, which was formed in 2018 by private equity firm Roark Capital as…
The newest UFC kaiju has emerged from the depths, ravaging all obstacles in his path. Beware of “Borz,” the monster known better as middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev. He’s a bogeyman with the potential for combat sports terror rarely seen, save for nigh-unbeatable Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones. That’s “HOMM-zott.” Don’t…
Hayden Panettiere’s dating history includes a former costar and boxing champion. Panettiere made headlines for her romance with Heroes costar Milo Ventimiglia due to their 12-year age gap. The pair dated from 2007 to 2009. Following her split from Ventimiglia, she met Wladimir Klitschko. The actress and the boxer dated…
In a major shakeup that puts California’s beleaguered bullet train firmly under Gavin Newsom’s thumb, the governor has installed two of his closest allies to the High-Speed Rail Authority board. Jason Elliott, a longtime political adviser and former deputy chief of staff in the Newsom administration, was appointed Friday to…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Meghan Markle has a closet full of chic pieces, but her latest dress style is something most of Us would actually wear. Billowy, flattering and a touch playful, the piece…
Some helpful advice for the candidates seeking Nancy Pelosi’s coveted endorsement in the race to succeed the two-time former House speaker — don’t hold your breath. San Francisco’s congresswoman of four decades appears to have no intention of throwing her support to any of the top three candidates in the…
A beloved Bay Area pizza shop owner shocked fans after announcing that he’s closing his doors after more than 10 years and going into the frozen pizza business exclusively. Jon Darsky, owner of San Francisco Del Popolo pizza, thanked the city and all who visited his restaurant over the years…
PHILADELPHIA — There have been a lot of hilarious stories surfacing about the various ways 76ers fans have been trying to keep Knicks fans away from Games 3 and 4 at Xfinity Wireless Arena. (Apparently significantly lower on the list than it should be is this one: BUY THE TICKETS,…
A Kentucky woman has been arrested and charged with child abuse after she allegedly gave her 22-month-old son a tattoo. Kentucky State Police troopers arrested Brook McDaniel on Monday, May 4, after officials received a child abuse complaint about her, according to LEX 18 and WNKY. Troopers from Post 15…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio described himself as “a strong supporter of NATO” amid tensions between President Trump and the members of the alliance. “I’ve been a strong supporter of NATO throughout my career in the Senate and even now,” Rubio told reporters in Italy after he met with Prime…
A $5 price tag at gasoline pumps is looking like more of a possibility, according to JPMorgan analysts. They warned Friday that the jet fuel crisis sparked by the Iran war’s historic energy supply disruption is making the prospect of gas prices hitting $5 a gallon increasingly likely. Brent crude…
When Neanderthals and modern humans first got together, they preferred pairings between Neanderthal men and human women, a new study of ancient and modern genomes suggests. The finding helps to explain why modern humans (Homo sapiens) have a relatively low level of Neanderthal genes and why those genes are found…
A lifetime NBA ban for gambling hasn’t ended Jontay Porter’s basketball career. Porter, awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a federal conspiracy crime, has been signed by the Seattle Super Hawks of the soon-debuting United States Basketball League. “The SuperHawks family and the USBL are excited to welcome Jontay to…
Grey’s Anatomy‘s Patrick Dempsey reflected on the emotional public response to the death of his former costar Eric Dane. “It’s very hard when you lose a family member. I lost my father very young, and my mother has passed,” Dempsey, 60, told News Talk FM on Tuesday, February 24. “And…
Sean Hannity unleashed on Gavin Newsom, accusing him of being a “propagandist” for ailing former President Joe Biden — whom the governor gushed over as a father figure at a recent promotional event for his memoir, “Young Man in a Hurry.” Hannity slammed Newsom as “repulsive” for being “silent about…
The average long-term US mortgage rate slipped this week below 6% for the first time since late 2022, good news for home shoppers as the spring homebuying season gets rolling. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 5.98% from 6.01% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.…
The Pentagon has reportedly asked Boeing and Lockheed Martin to detail their reliance on Anthropic’s Claude chatbot ahead of a Friday deadline for the AI firm to either relax its safeguards or face blacklisting. The request, first reported by Axios, came after the Pentagon threatened last week to declare Anthropic…
Not all supplements are super for your health. In fact, in the wrong dose or combined with the wrong stuff, some supplements can actually do more damage than repair. The rise of TikTok docs, pseudo sponsorships with influencers and gray market sales has led to an explosion of misinformation around…
The Rangers will resume their season after the Olympic break with three pieces back in their lineup. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin and defenseman Adam Fox will return for their game Thursday against the Flyers at the Garden after both being out since exiting a Jan. 5 game with lower-body injuries, head…
Former NBA star Chris Bosh is opening up about a recent health scare that saw him wake up covered in blood. “I woke up covered in my own blood,” Bosh, 41, said in an emotional Instagram video shared on Wednesday, February 25. “It was crazy, it was fast, it was…
WASHINGTON — The city of Philadelphia is facing a lawsuit from five white male police officers who claim they were unlawfully passed over for promotion due to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in favor of candidates who scored worse on a key performance metric. The five officers had “positive…
Ford Motor said Thursday it is recalling 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs in the US because a software error may cause trailer brakes not to function and exterior lights to fail. The automaker said the recall covers the 2021 through 2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, Maverick along with…
Ebay said Thursday it is cutting about 800 jobs, or roughly 6% of its full‑time workforce, as the e‑commerce company moves to streamline operations and align staffing with its strategic priorities. “We are taking steps to reinvest across our business and align our structure with our strategic priorities, which will affect…
The newly commissioned Vera C. Rubin Observatory has issued 800,000 astronomy alerts in just one night — a staggering number of nightly discoveries that is expected to grow nearly tenfold by the end of this year.The telescope, which scans the full sky from its perch atop Cerro Pachón mountain in…
Older adults classified as “SuperAgers” generate at least twice as many neurons in the hippocampus than their typical aging peers, a new study has revealed. These findings, released on Wednesday by the University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University, could help explain why SuperAgers have exceptional memory and cognitive resilience even well…
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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. “Marie Antoinette” and “Bridgerton“-inspired shoes are inspiring the latest footwear that New York City fashionistas are strutting down the Big Apple sidewalks in, treating them…
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton excoriated members of the House Oversight Committee for engaging in “partisan political theater” by subpoenaing her for testimony about her knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex crimes. Clinton also called the Oversight Committee’s Epstein investigation an “abdication of duty and an insult to the American…
Warner Bros. Discovery, at the center of a high-stakes bidding war, reported a 6% drop in quarterly revenue, hurt by declines for its traditional TV and film businesses though its HBO Max streaming service gained subscribers with buzzy series like “Heated Rivalry.” The company in its earnings statement on Thursday did not address…
Instagram will start proactively alerting parents if their child repeatedly searches for content related to suicide within a short timeframe, company reps announced Thursday. Starting next week, the flagging system will be available to moms and dads who use Instagram’s parental supervision tool. “These alerts are designed to give parents…
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