quick factsWhat it is: A collection of “red, white and blue” images to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States.Where it is: Between 11,000 light-years and 19 million light-years from EarthWhen it was shared: June 30, 2026.NASA has marked the 250th birthday of the U.S. with a striking new collection of cosmic images from its Chandra X-ray Observatory, presenting four deep-space objects in red, white and blue.The image set combines X-ray data from Chandra — which has been orbiting Earth since 1999 — with observations from NASA’s Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes (JWST), as well as multiple ground-based…
Andrew Garfield made a rare public appearance alongside his girlfriend of one year, Monica Barbaro, while attending this year’s iconic Wimbledon tennis tournament. The Spider-Man star, 42, was seen holding hands with the actress, 36, on Saturday, July 4, as the pair enjoyed the Ralph Lauren suite at the recently…
SEATTLE — Belgium spent the first week of this World Cup looking strangely ordinary. By the time the Round of 16 arrived, the Red Devils had reminded everyone exactly why they remain one of the world’s most dangerous teams. Belgium limped through scoreless stretches against Egypt and Iran, producing just…
Jessica Alba and boyfriend Danny Ramirez were feeling the love while attending Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded wedding at Madison Square Garden. “We love love,” Alba, 45, captioned a post shared via Instagram on Saturday, July 4, showcasing some behind-the-scenes moments featuring the actress preparing for the singer and…
SEATTLE — There’s no real way to define the kind of win the U.S. national team doesn’t have, so people have settled on “signature win,” as if its three victories so far at this World Cup don’t qualify. Maybe the better way to put it is a win as an…
Sharon Osbourne is marking the first wedding anniversary without her husband, the late Ozzy Osbourne, following the iconic rocker’s death at age 76. “Today would have been our 46th wedding anniversary,” she wrote via Instagram on Saturday, July 4, alongside a close-up photo of the couple holding hands. “Instead, it…
WASHINGTON – President Trump marked the 250th birthday of the United States Saturday night with a speech paying tribute to the “glory” of America while vowing to protect it from the “cancer” of communism. “For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light,…
DENVER — There were some inauspicious signs that Saturday, like so many this season, might not be the Giants’ night. They lost an ABS challenge on the first pitch and were all out by the end of the first inning. Robbie Ray just about faceplanted while covering first base. All…
Lionel Richie has returned to the stage and is sharing a hopeful — albeit quick — update on his health after cancelling two shows amid a battle with an unspecified type of illness. “Thank you for every message, every kind word, and for all your love,” Richie, 77, wrote via…
President Trump had one of the country’s first flags on stage with him for the Fourth of July celebration. The flag dates “back to 1777. It bears the 13 stars and 13 stripes of the 13 states that declared independence on the Fourth of July,” he said. He pointed to…
Andre Drummond is excited to join the team he grew up rooting for and hopefully help it repeat as champions. The Mount Vernon, N.Y., native agreed to come to the Knicks on Friday, coming aboard on a one-year, $3.9 million deal to serve as Karl-Anthony Towns’ backup. “[Losing] Mitchell Robinson…
Adam Sandler has quietly become one of the most unexpected constants in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s love story — and in July 2026, he made it official. The comedian officiated the couple’s star-studded black-tie wedding at Madison Square Garden following years of family fandom, movie experiences and surprise cameos…
Malte Gustafsson hasn’t allowed himself to think about it yet, to envision a future Islanders blue line with him and Matthew Schaefer — both first-round picks, both left-handed, both just 18 years old — in prominent roles. “He’s very, very grounded and humble when it comes to his journey,” recalled…
Lena Dunham brought plenty of color to her best friend Taylor Swift’s highly celebrated wedding to Travis Kelce. Dunham, 40, opted for two custom looks when attending Swift’s wedding weekend to the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, starting with a cropped lime green blazer from Amber Doyle featuring a row…
Patrick Ewing is returning to coaching after serving as an ambassador for the Knicks the last two seasons. The legendary forward who remains one of the greatest Knicks players ever — present throughout their recent championship run and parade, too — has joined the Wizards staff as an assistant coach,…
Selena Gomez glittered in gold while attending her best friend Taylor Swift’s highly-anticipated and star-studded wedding to Travis Kelce. Gomez, 33, stunned in a fitted, curve-hugging beaded Oscar de la Renta gown for the newlyweds’ Friday, July 3, wedding inside New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden arena. The Only…
ATLANTA — Kodai Senga’s failures as a starter haven’t extended into his new bullpen job. It’s still too early to declare the Mets right-hander a success as a reliever, but a second straight solid outing Friday at least provided doses of optimism for a struggling pitcher in need of a…
Taking your child to their first concert can become one of those core childhood memories, the kind they’ll talk about decades later. But pulling it off well takes more planning than just buying tickets and showing up. From protecting little ears to picking the right seats, here’s how to make…
Even countries locked in a bloody war took a moment to cozy up to the US on its 250th birthday. Among the world leaders who posted notes of gratitude Saturday was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who compared the America’s fight for independence to his country’s battle for survival against Russia.…
Maybe the best incubator of the worst deals in Wall Street history is happening once again this week in Sun Valley, Idaho — the so-called “summer camp for billionaires” sponsored by investment bank Allen & Co. High in the mountains at private parties and aboard their private jets, media mavens…
ATLANTA — One of the few Mets players who has performed to his level of expectations this season is headed to the All-Star game. Juan Soto was voted a National League starter for the July 14 game in Philadelphia. He was the only Mets player selected. Soto learned of the…
Comedian Dave Chappelle is breaking his silence on Travis Kelce choosing to attend one of his recent comedy shows as part of his bachelor party celebration. “I was shocked, I had never seen anything like that. A whoreless bachelor party?” Chappelle, 52, recalled during a Zoom interview on CNN’s Independence…
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., predicted defeat for far-left candidates in the upcoming midterm elections, expressing confidence that American voters will reject what he described as the rising “politics of envy.” Speaking on “Fox & Friends Weekend,” Lawler echoed President Donald Trump’s warning about the growth of far-left ideology in America…
WASHINGTON — Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei hasn’t released an audio or video message since assuming power because his face was badly burned in Israeli airstrikes on Feb, 28, according to a report — as President Trump says peace talks are inhibited by a lack of clear leadership in Tehran.…
ATLANTA — On his long list of things he believed went wrong, Mike Brown included the officiating. When asked about the Hawks’ ability to close out on 3-point shooters after the Knicks’ 109-108 Game 3 loss at State Farm Arena, Brown explained how he wanted his players to drive past…
Netflix could have a crossover hit on their hands with Running Point and Emily in Paris. During the season 2 finale of Running Point, which premiered on Thursday, April 23, Jackie (Fabrizio Guido) was offered the chance to go to Europe over the summer for a work opportunity. He wasn’t…
The CEO of a California hospice advocacy group told congressional lawmakers Tuesday that fraud in the industry is flourishing across the state, questioning how numerous fraudulent providers can continue to operate under the nose of regulators. Sheila Clark, the president and CEO of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA) —…
It’s a take-no-prisoners mentality for former NYPD captain and new Hofstra softball coach Susan Cassidy-Lyke. The devout Catholic, who had a priest bless her new office, is a godsend to the program, which is enjoying an 18-3 conference record — 26-19 overall — in her first season. “Starting in the…
NFL insider Dianna Russini once interviewed New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel about his wife, Jennifer Vrabel, prior to their ongoing scandal. “Your wife is a superb athlete,” Russini, 43, told Mike, 50, in a resurfaced clip from The Athletic, before the coach corrected her, “I would say, [Jen] used…
California could be on the verge of punching itself in the … pocketbook. A proposed wealth tax on billionaires would not only drive California’s richest residents out of the state, but it could also result in a loss of state tax revenue up to $4.5 billion annually, according to a…
Thursday night was supposed to be one of joy and merriment for the Rams. Armed with arguably the best roster in football and viewed as legitimate Super Bowl contenders, having the 13th overall pick in the NFL draft presented LA with a unique opportunity. They had the ability to draft…
Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on April 22, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • Vrabel-Russini photos: New photos published by Page Six appear to show New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini kissing…
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Thursday afternoon that he plans to resume bombing Iran if there’s no peace deal — arguing that Tehran, and not the US, is under pressure due to his blockade of oil exports. “If they don’t want to make a deal, then I’ll finish it up…
ATLANTA — Mike Brown did the most logical thing in the world. There were 12.5 seconds left in a basketball game the Knicks had been desperately trying to steal for an hour. The Knicks had the ball. They have Jalen Brunson on the team. There is only one choice here.…
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jessi Draper is single and so ready to mingle, just ask Vanderpump Villa’s Marciano Brunette. “He’s one on the roster,” Jessi, 33, told Entertainment Tonight on Thursday, April 23, after she was spotted kissing Marciano, 33, at Hulu’s Get Real House event that…
The Justice Department moved Thursday to yank the US citizenship of a disgraced Pakistani-born Long Island doctor convicted of sexually exploiting an 11-year-old girl. The denaturalization case against Hassan Sherjil Khan, who has been behind bars since 2016, was filed by US Attorney Jay Clayton in the Southern District of…
On one of the most important nights for the NFL, an insider made a blunder. Leading into the sixth pick of the draft on Thursday in Pittsburgh, NFL insider Josina Anderson shared on X that she was told the Commanders were selecting Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles. However, the Chiefs…
Jack Nicholson‘s daughter is giving fans a rare glimpse of the actor in celebration of his 89th birthday. While commemorating Jack’s birthday on Thursday, April 23, Lorraine Nicholson shared a throwback image via her Instagram Story of the Oscar winner, writing, “89?” In a separate picture, Jack could be seen…
operation to capture Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro to place winning bets on Polymarket and pocket more than $400,000. Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke was directly involved in the “planning and execution” of Operation Absolute Resolve — the dangerous Jan. 3 special forces raid on Maduro’s compound in Caracas — and had access…
Break up the Mets. After snapping their longest streak in more than two decades, the Mets won their second straight game Thursday, beating Minnesota 10-8 on Thursday, at Citi Field. The victory came as they barely avoided another gruesome defeat — twice. But after Huascar Brazobán gave up a crushing,…
Dancing With the Stars’ Lindsay Arnold and husband Sam Cusick may not be expanding their family further after the arrival of baby No. 3. “Raise your hand if you are going to be a first time boy mom in less than seven weeks and you have absolutely nothing prepared as…
Bar creeps, beware — California isn’t stopping in its efforts to combat spiked drinks. A bill aimed at protecting people from being “roofied” in bars and nightclubs cleared the state Assembly floor with unanimous support Thursday, advancing a proposal that would make existing safety requirements permanent. AB 1982, introduced by…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani blasted the blockbuster Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger as a direct threat to jobs and consumers — this as WBD shareholders overwhelmingly approved the tie-up on Thursday. “This merger is bad for New Yorkers three times over,” Mamdani wrote Thursday morning on X as shareholders…
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