WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance and the Department of Labor’s watchdog announced a probe Wednesday into foreigners exploiting worker visas in the US in the latest crackdown on fraudsters. At an anti-fraud event in Milwaukee Wednesday, Vance said labor officials fired off dozens of subpoenas for the investigation, so the Trump administration can ensure “American jobs … go to American workers and not foreign fraudsters.” Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito told The Post that the recipients of the worker visas have been used to bilk the medical industry to the tune of “hundreds of millions” of dollars as…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! In case you missed it, 2026 is the year of pretty dresses. But there are dozens of categories that qualify. If you’re wondering what the fashionistas of New York City,…
Accused rapist Graham Platner was ripped apart on social media Wednesday over his whiny, rambling video message announcing the end of his Senate bid in Maine and blaming everyone but himself. Platner’s pathetic 11-minute-long rant — in which he blamed the “corporate media,” the “political establishment” and even his support…
Californians will have to pay for two new taxes next year after Gov. Gavin Newsom approved the state budget in June in what the California Taxpayers Association described as “the largest tax increase in state history.” Newsom and Democratic lawmakers agreed on proposals that would raise health insurance premiums and…
Pirates manager Don Kelly said no-no to Jared Jones’ no-no bid, pulling the starting pitcher out of Pittsburgh’s 3-0 loss to the Braves after he threw six perfect innings. The Pirates played it safe with Jones, who is just getting back after recovering from an internal brace elbow surgery, pulling…
A federal judge on Monday refused to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing United Airlines of charging passengers extra for “window seats” that lacked actual windows, allowing the case to move forward. U.S. District Judge James Donato ruled the plaintiffs plausibly alleged United breached its contractual obligations by selling seats…
For nearly a decade, Christian Pulisic has carried a title few American soccer players have ever worn. Captain America. The face of the United States men’s national team. The player you see splashed across television commercials for Michelob Ultra, Wells Fargo, Gatorade, Volkswagen, McDonald’s, Chipotle and Puma. The star player…
The Valley’s Jesse Lally won’t stop ex-wife Michelle Saniei from pursuing a relationship with Dr. Dre. “We are now officially divorced. She can do whatever she wants,” Jesse, 46, exclusively shared with Us Weekly on Wednesday, July 8. “As long as she remembers to keep our daughter safe and happy…
Maine state Rep. Valli Geiger, a Rockland Democrat, former nurse and former mayor, is drawing sudden national attention after saying Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner encouraged her to consider taking his place on the ballot in the Maine Senate race. Geiger has not been named the replacement nominee, however, her…
California lawmakers are ramping up efforts to reopen Canada’s market to American wine after a trade dispute triggered a sharp decline in exports and deepened financial pressure on wineries across the state. Nearly 18 months after Canadian provinces retaliated against President Donald Trump’s America-First trade policies by removing US alcohol…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For the first time in three games, the Yankees did not strike out 17 times Wednesday night, so there was that. Otherwise, their offense remained abysmal as their deficit in the AL East grew larger. The Yankees wasted a quality pitching effort from Gerrit Cole because…
Mackenzie Shirilla shared a new photo featuring her eyebrow slit in a snapshot taken inside of prison as her support team shared a new update amid her attempts to appeal. Shirilla’s team took to her Instagram account on Monday, July 6, to share a selfie that she took behind bars.…
SULLIVAN, Maine — Accused rapist Graham Platner finally bowed out of the Maine Senate race Wednesday with a long-winded video statement, blaming everyone but himself for his campaign’s implosion. “We believe that for the movement to continue, it can’t be me. And for that reason we are suspending campaign operations,”…
Mark Cuban is accusing Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont of freezing the team’s former majority owner out of business opportunities in a proposed move of the club out of downtown, according to a newspaper report. The Dallas Morning News reported Wednesday that Cuban alleges Dumont has engaged in “adversarial business…
Mets pitcher Austin Warren’s level of concern is “definitely a 10” after leaving Tuesday’s game with forearm tightness. He’s worried about needing Tommy John surgery, saying his elbow is his “bread and butter.” Warren previously dealt with Tommy John in 2023, but couldn’t compare this injury to his last. “I’ve…
Shoppers hunting for affordable protein options at Dollar Tree may be surprised by just how many choices are available beyond the usual snack aisle staples. From protein drinks and meat-based snacks to nuts, popcorn, and convenient grab-and-go options, budget-friendly finds can vary widely in how much protein they actually provide.…
A federal judge on Wednesday approved the Securities and Exchange Commission’s settlement with Elon Musk over his purchase of Twitter shares, despite expressing “significant misgivings” about the “red flags” the accord raised. US District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington, DC., said she had only a limited role in assessing whether the settlement meets…
Ken Rosenthal is firing back at Mike Francesa, who claims the Mets are actively trying to trade Francisco Lindor as the MLB trade deadline approaches. On his podcast earlier this week, Francesa claimed that the Mets aren’t just listening to offers on Lindor but are actively looking for them. Rosenthal,…
Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley reportedly separated in July 2026 after three years of marriage. People reported on July 8, 2026, that Antonoff and Qualley had split, calling their dynamic “rocky” as they figured out their next steps. (Us Weekly reached out to both stars for comment at the time.)…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled an $800 million plan Wednesday they said will shorten city bus rides by adding special lanes — and more Big Brother-style traffic cameras to squeeze drivers. The Democrats unveiled the plan at a news conference in Flatbush, claiming new “rapid bus routes”…
Rising fast food chain Raising Cane’s is continuing its rapid expansion into California, just months after opening its 1,000th restaurant in the heart of Hollywood. The fried chicken chain — which was founded nearly 30 years ago on the Louisiana State University campus in Baton Rouge — is making a…
Fiat is bringing its tiny electric Topolino to the U.S., offering American buyers a two-seat neighborhood EV that costs less than many used cars but tops out at just 19 mph. The Stellantis-owned brand announced Tuesday that the Topolino is available to order through select U.S. dealers. It starts at…
Around 100,000 years ago, an early Homo sapiens man was probably stabbed in the face with a sharp stone tool and later buried in a cave in what is now Israel, archaeologists have determined. The Stone Age cold case appears to be the earliest evidence of this kind of interpersonal…
When he was 23, Jesse Cole was general manager of the Gastonia Grizzlies baseball team in Gastonia, NC — and it was going badly. With only a couple hundred people watching the games and money fast running out, he decided to try something different to boost attendances, handing out whoopee…
Jamie Lynn Spears’ daughter Maddie is all grown up! Taking to Instagram on Friday, April 24, Jamie Lynn, 35, got emotional as she reflected on motherhood ahead of Maddie’s high school graduation. “Welp….the grad invites are sent, the cap and gown arrived, and the last regular day of school is…
We celebrated Earth Day this week, and the science news was filled with troubling implications for the pale blue dot we call home.Topping the list was a new study that suggests the collapse of a vital Atlantic Ocean current is much closer than we thought. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation…
It didn’t take long for the Giants to fall back to earth after taking two of three from the Dodgers. The Marlins pounced on Adrian Houser and handed San Francisco a 9-4 loss. Houser surrendered eight runs, all earned, on a career-high 11 hits, two of which left the yard,…
Chicago Fire is going through another change with showrunner Andrea Newman exiting after more than a decade. Newman, who has worked on the NBC series for its entire 14-season run, is leaving and co-executive producer Victor Teran is taking over the role. Newman joined Chicago Fire after the pilot as…
HOUSTON — Entering Friday, only one player in the big leagues had lost more automated ball-strike system challenges than José Caballero, but none had won more than the Yankees shortstop. Taking into account the situations in which Caballero has challenged and been unsuccessful — not necessarily the highest-leverage spots —…
Helena Bonham Carter is leaving the upcoming season of The White Lotus, with her role set to be reworked and recast. Deadline reported on Friday, April 24, that Carter, 59, will no longer star in season four, which is currently being filmed in the French Riviera. “With filming just underway…
Los Angeles is barreling into a high-stakes budget showdown, with a nearly $15 billion spending plan, but before a single department defends a dollar, City Hall is handing the floor to activists. The City Council’s Budget Committee will launch hearings Friday on Mayor Karen Bass’ $14.9 billion proposed spending plan,…
Some stars and constellations are ever-present in the night sky; Polaris, for example, has served as a steady guiding light for millennia in the Northern Hemisphere.But if you look closely at the sky night after night, you may notice that some stars move east to west from dusk to dawn,…
Coffee may do more than keep you going: It could have a noticeable impact on your digestive health, even if you drink decaf. Researchers from APC Microbiome Ireland found that habitual coffee consumption alters the trillions of microbes living in the digestive tract, creating a chemical feedback loop that directly influences…
It was not third time’s the charm for Freddy Peralta. The Mets pitcher faltered toward the end of his night Friday against the Rockies as he lost his third consecutive start and continued to struggle with his longevity. Peralta pitched a scoreless four innings before surrendering control, as he allowed…
Taylor Sheridan has enjoyed finding roles for country singers on his shows — but could Luke Combs usweekly be next? “If they just want me to play me, then great. I’m in,” Combs, 36, exclusively told Us Weekly at the Time100 Gala on Thursday, April 23. Combs noted that he wasn’t…
An antisemitic conspiracy theorist running for California governor had his vile statements enshrined in a voting guide sent to millions of homes across the state as Jewish groups blasted his inclusion in the official pamphlet. Don J. Grundmann — who went viral for comments he made during a 2019 Modesto…
Devin Williams spent Thursday night with some of his new pitching coaches with the Mets looking at video of what’s gone wrong for him this season. “He’s not feeling sorry for himself,” manager Carlos Mendoza said of the closer, who has been scored upon in each of his last four…
Donnie Wahlberg got honest about how expensive it was to make Blue Bloods — and why it led to the cast taking a pay cut before the show’s cancellation. “With Blue Bloods, they came to us before the final year and said, ‘You need to take a 25 percent pay…
WASHINGTON — An upscale school district in Connecticut was hit with a federal complaint Friday alleging that educators are wrongly allowing students to keep their transgender status from their parents. America First Legal, founded by current White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, accused Amity Regional School District No. 5…
Emmet Sheehan’s night started with a PitchCom issue. There weren’t many hiccups for the Dodgers starter after that. But, somehow, Los Angeles still lost. The 26-year-old right-hander dominated the red-hot Cubs on Friday, but a Dodgers bullpen implosion saddled Los Angeles with a stunning 6-4 defeat at Dodger Stadium. “He…
Season 2 of Happy’s Place came to an end — but did Reba McEntire and Rex Linn‘s characters get back together? During the Friday, April 24, episode of the hit NBC sitcom, Emmett (Linn) ended his relationship with girlfriend Monica (Cheri Oteri). He told Bobbie (McEntire), who wanted to share…
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is still registered to run for re-election despite having resigned from office amid congressional and federal probes for allegedly mishandling disaster relief funding for personal gain. On April 17, Cherfilus-McCormick submitted a notice of her candidacy to the Florida Department of State as a Democrat just a week before officially stepping down…
QUICK FACTSMilestone: Chernobyl partially melts downDate: April 26, 1986Where: Chernobyl, UkraineOn April 26, 1986, operators at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant were running a test to see what would happen to its nuclear reactors in a power outage — and they triggered the worst nuclear accident in human history.The plant…
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