For decades, cities have been designed around “gray infrastructure.” Roads move people. Bridges connect communities. Water systems protect public health. These systems are governed by engineering standards because society recognizes that safety cannot depend on good intentions alone.Urban nature deserves the same recognition.In June, a heat wave gripped Europe, breaking temperature records across the continent. In France, officials reported over 2,000 excess deaths. In the U.K., hospitals declared critical incidents and machinery and IT systems failed. In the U.S., a heat dome over the Midwest and East Coast disrupted Fourth of July celebrations, with at least 25 heat-related deaths over…
Brandon Aiyuk is not logging off, even if his social media routine has thoroughly exhausted just about everyone watching. If anything, the wide receiver sounds ready to lean even harder into the social media storm that has turned his NFL future into one of the league’s stranger offseason dramas. Aiyuk,…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Cool girl Olivia Wilde doesn’t dress in ‘bum’ attire, but her latest look proves that you don’t have to sacrifice comfort for fashion. Her loose-fitting trousers style is incredibly luxe and…
President Trump ordered another round of airstrikes against Iran on Wednesday, a day after more than 80 targets were hit by US forces in response to the regime’s attacks on cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz. “At the direction of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Central Command forces have started conducting…
A fan in Cubs gear ended up on the field in the bottom of the ninth inning of Wednesday night’s game between the Orioles and Cubs at Camden Yards in Baltimore, resulting in the woman being escorted off by police. Former Mets slugger and current Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso…
The 2026 World Cup has narrowed from 48 teams down to just eight as every goal now carries twice the weight in the race for the Golden Boot. The Round of 16 provided plenty of drama and excitement as Golden Boot leader Lionel Messi and Argentina were on the precipice…
Lindsay Hubbard’s “Hot Hubbs Summer” is officially heating up after Summer House received a 2026 Emmy Awards nomination. “I screamed, I didn’t cry but I got chills, and I ran a lap around my apartment,” Lindsay, 39, exclusively tells Us Weekly after the hit Bravo show earned its first-ever Emmy nomination…
President Trump on Wednesday marveled that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have come a long way from last year’s disastrous White House meeting that blew up into battle over gratitude — and officials escorting the Kyiv leader out before a planned luncheon. The warmth was on display during a NATO…
CINCINNATI — Don Mattingly expressed interest in returning as the Philadelphia Phillies’ manager next season if he was approached by the front office. “Oh, I would do it,” Mattingly said during an interview with ESPN before an 11-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night. “I committed myself to…
Raven-Symoné and Adrienne Bailon-Houghton are proving that “Amigas Cheetahs” are truly friends for life. Disney completely surprised millennials on Wednesday, July 8, when the network announced a brand-new music-driven film called The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen. A new cast of talented young actresses, including Leah Sava’ Jeffries, Carmen Sanchez, Kaileen…
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 first-place Dodgers might not have much meaningful baseball ahead of them the rest of this regular season. Still, losing a series to the last-place Rockies is an embarrassment that –– regardless of their place in the standings or odds to win the division –– is best to be avoided.…
Darrell Sheets’ girlfriend recalled him getting into an argument with his son, Brandon, before his death by suicide. According to a police report obtained by Us Weekly on Wednesday, July 8, Sheets’ girlfriend, who was unnamed in the documents, had been dating the Storage Wars star since February 14, 2026.…
The Los Angeles Police Department is weighing a dramatic plan to temporarily shut down its police academy in 2028 and deploy more than 300 training officers to patrol the city during the Olympics, sources familiar with the discussions told The California Post. The proposal, discussed at a recent senior staff…
Brett Baty’s resurgence continued in a win over the Royals on Wednesday. The third baseman came up clutch, extending the Mets’ lead to 4-1 with a two-run single in the eighth inning of a 6-2 victory at Citi Field. It was Baty’s eighth game in a row with a hit,…
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,…
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…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Victoria Beckham doesn’t do casual outings. Every outfit she wears feels like a masterclass in looking effortlessly expensive, and her latest handbag choice was no exception. The only problem? Recreating…
The Maine Democratic Party on Wednesday voted to hold a convention now that Democratic Graham Platner has announced he’ll drop out of the state’s US Senate race after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. Platner, who denies the allegation, faced considerable pressure from his own party to quit the…
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…
In 1952 New York City, you have to hustle to make your dreams come true — and no one hustles more than Marty Mauser (Timothée Chalamet). He wants to become the best ping pong player in the world, but he needs money — and a little luck — to do…
Comedian Kathy Griffin owned up to giving $10,000 to Eric Swalwell’s failed campaign for California governor, giving a rambling excuse for her support of the accused rapist — and revealing what she did with the cash after clawing it back. “I’m very proud I was able to get the donation…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul’s controversial proposal for a pied-à-terre tax in New York City could bring a wave of legal battles from wealthy New Yorkers avoid new levies, according to experts. The Dems last week announced a new tax on luxury second homes worth more than $5…
Eight U.S. East Coast cities are at high or very high risk of “extreme” flood damage based on current scenarios, with New York and New Orleans facing some of the greatest dangers, a new study finds.New York could see the highest number of people affected by flooding: 50% of New…
Sherrone Moore’s affair with Paige Shiver didn’t just cost him his job — it also led to a pregnancy, and now Shiver is opening up about the painful decision to abort the baby. The 32-year-old former assistant to the disgraced ex-University of Michigan football coach, 40, said in a Friday…
Nick Saban provided the proverbial chip for Malachi Lawrence’s shoulder. The former Alabama coach believes the Cowboys took the Central Florida pass rusher a little too early Thursday when they nabbed him with the No. 23 pick. “This is a reach,” Saban said on a hot mic upon a return…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Meghan Markle is once again turning heads in all the right ways, this time by embracing chartreuse, a bold green-yellow shade that’s quickly emerging as one of 2026’s biggest —…
A new bill under consideration in Congress would create 100-foot “buffer zones” around houses of worship — making it a federal crime to interfere with congregants as they practice their religion. Long Island Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi and Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio officially proposed the bill Friday, which…
Dozens of Hardee’s locations across nine states are set to shut down after franchisee ARC Burger, LLC filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The major operator — one of the chain’s largest — is liquidating its assets and shutting down 77 Hardee’s locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Montana,…
On a hot Saturday in San Antonio over 10 years ago, an 8-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after days of fever, headache, vomiting and sensitivity to light. The child’s mother, who lived near the Texas-Mexico border, had taken him to a series of clinics in Mexico, but his…
Milk this for all it’s worth. While there’s strong consensus among medical experts that “breast is best” for babies, the ideal duration of breastfeeding — six months? A year? Until the kid is way too old and it becomes a little creepy? — has always been murkier. New research out of China…
Kenyon Sadiq couldn’t believe what he was hearing when Darren Mougey was on the other line to select him No. 16 overall in the NFL Draft Thursday. The tight end had a monotone voice while fielding a call from the Jets’ general manager, as seen in a video released by…
Sydney Sweeney has been candid about what goes into stripping down for nude scenes in Euphoria and other projects. After Euphoria premiered in 2019, Sweeney, who plays Cassie, opened up about the downsides of being naked on screen. “I don’t think as many people took me seriously in Euphoria because…
WASHINGTON — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Friday that Iran has an “open window” for negotiations with the US — but “the clock is not on their side.” “President Trump said it again yesterday, we have all the time in the world, and we’re not anxious for a deal,…
The multiple investigations into xAI’s creation and dissemination of sexually abusive imagery may lead the company to lose access to certain markets, parent company SpaceX warned in a prospectus reviewed by Reuters. In a section on risk factors, the S-1 regulatory filing said a number of agencies around the world were “actively…
Demand for Intel’s central processors from firms offering AI services was so strong in the first quarter that it sold even chips it had originally written off, a remarkable turnaround that sent the company’s shares soaring on Friday. The stock surged more than 20% to $83 in midday trading, surpassing its dot-com…
QUICK FACTSName: Thríhnúkagígur, or Three Peaks CraterLocation: Southwest IcelandCoordinates: 63.9984, -21.6989Why it’s incredible: The volcano hosts the world’s only magma chamber that’s accessible to humans.Thríhnúkagígur is a dormant volcano near Reykjavík whose last eruption 4,500 years ago left a hollow magma chamber with bronze-and-indigo-colored walls. It’s the only place in…
Omar Khan heard the words no general manager wants to be told during the 2026 NFL Draft while believing they had their next first-round pick in board. “Hey, why is Philly calling me?” USC receiver Makai Lemon asked the Steelers’ top football executive Thursday night while midcall in a shocking…
Ethan Hawke is opening up about his daughter Maya Hawke’s surprise Valentine’s Day wedding to singer-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson. “That was pretty fun,” Ethan, 55, told Entertainment Tonight on Thursday, April 23, at the Time 100 Gala in New York City. “What really makes it is, you know, walking your…
Eric Swalwell paid a hotshot Los Angeles lawyer $40,000 in campaign funds to defend him on television against sexual assault allegations that ultimately unraveled his political career, according to a recent financial disclosure. Swalwell took money from his since-dropped campaign for California governor to pay the princely sum for attorney…
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