The White House on Thursday claimed President Trump’s switch from the new Qatari-donated Air Force One to the original presidential plane on his flight home from Turkey Wednesday was a strategic “distraction” to keep the commander-in-chief safe. Denying that any physical security factors led to the swap out, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung said the new jet “is a state-of-the-art aircraft that has been fitted with high-level security protocols that ensure the safety of the President and his staff.” “As the President has said recently, there are many enemies of America who have their sights on him, and we…
Josh Hart is still upset over Mitchell Robinson’s departure. On Thursday night, the Knicks guard took to X to reply to the Celtics announcing Robinson as a key big man on their team, writing to Boston, “Yo admin delete this.” Hart and Robinson played four years together in New York…
Granger Smith and his wife, Amber Smith, are reflecting on how their family dealt with unimaginable loss after their 3-year-old son River drowned. Appearing on the Thursday, July 9, episode of the “Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew” podcast, Amber shared that each family member “grieved differently” after River’s death…
President Trump remarked that congressional Democrats would have a hard time replacing former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after the embattled candidate suspended his campaign Wednesday. “It’s very hard for them to do. It’s really a question of whether or not you believe the woman. A lot of people say big…
Hofstra pitcher Carlos Martinez has loved baseball since he was an infant, sitting in a stroller behind the dugout fence while his dad coached Little League. Now the 21-year-old righty may get drafted into the bigs this weekend. “Hopefully, I’ll get my name called on the first day,” he told…
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Quarterfinals often are remembered for breathtaking goals. Spain and Belgium might be remembered for the saves. Friday night’s FIFA World Cup showdown at SoFi Stadium features two of the finest goalkeepers of their generation — Spain’s Unai Simón and Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois — in a matchup that…
The Off Campus cast has spoken up after some viewers had concerns about their age differences. Based on the Off-Campus book series by Elle Kennedy, the show follows an elite ice hockey team and the women in their lives as they “grapple with love, heartbreak and self-discovery — forging deep…
ANKARA, Turkey — The US is prepared for resumed attacks on Iran to last days or even weeks should Tehran continue its strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond, as President Trump is resolved not to let the “sick” regime go unchecked. Trump’s restarted military campaign is being described…
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Belgium’s 4-1 dismantling of the United States in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 wasn’t enough. The Red Devils wanted the last laugh, too. As Romelu Lukaku buried Belgium’s fourth goal Monday night in Seattle, he sprinted toward the corner flag and with his teammates quickly…
New details have come to light about Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff’s separation. “It happened recently, but they have been having issues for the last few years. Margaret initiated the separation,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “Both of their busy schedules and distance were factors, along with many other…
President Trump on Thursday terminated the remaining members of a federal panel that assists election administration officials nationwide after a landmark Supreme Court ruling granted him more power to fire members of independent agencies. Thomas Hicks and Christy McCormick, who were appointed to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) by former…
Bryce Eldridge has made a strong impression two months into his rookie season, but on Thursday night, the Giants’ young star really made a splash for the first time. The 21-year-old first baseman slugged his first of what are sure to be many Splash Hits in the Giants’ 8-2 win…
Another summer of twists, blindsides and backdoors is upon us — and we now know the 14 new players set to compete on Big Brother 28. Yes, that’s 14 new players — and any Big Brother fan will tell you, the modern game is played with at least 16. Fans…
Israel recently shared intelligence with the US about a new Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump, according to a report. The latest assassination plan, reported by the Wall Street Journal on Thursday, comes after years of Iranian regime threats to kill Trump as revenge for the 2020 killing of Islamic…
Norway is ditching its hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., ahead of its World Cup showdown with England after players complained about the noise coming from nearby construction and traffic. The Norwegians are moving to a hotel closer to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens after spending just one night at…
Former U.S. ski team member TJ Lanning has died, the team confirmed on Tuesday, July 7. He was 41. No cause of death has been released as of publication. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of TJ Lanning, a former U.S. Ski Team alpine skier and coach whose impact…
Reagan Simmons-Hancock’s name has re-entered the national conversation nearly six years after her death, following the release of Netflix’s June 2026 documentary Maternal Instinct. The 21-year-old Texas mother was 35 weeks pregnant with her second daughter, Braxlynn Sage, when she was killed on October 9, 2020, by her friend Taylor…
Gov. Gavin Newsom is ratcheting up spending on California’s public schools as the number of students with extraordinary needs skyrockets. Newsom signed away $2.4 billion for special education, part of Newsom’s recently signed California budget, is a stunning 43% increase over last year and is intended to help pay for…
Craig Counsell didn’t hide his frustration with the fact that Major League Baseball did not review what he felt was Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson blocking second base with his foot during a base-stealing attempt by Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner during the Cubs’ 3-2 loss to the Orioles on Thursday in…
Hallmark found the end zone with its sweeping Holiday Touchdown franchise. The TV network announced its partnership with the NFL in 2024, creating a brand-new Countdown to Christmas flick inspired by the Kansas City Chiefs. “This holiday season, Hallmark is all about bringing joy to the world,” Hallmark Chief Brand…
WASHINGTON — The baby-faced socialist strategist behind Graham Platner’s disastrous Maine Senate bid, Morris Katz, was mysteriously missing from the scandal-scarred campaign’s consultant payroll — despite his firm boasting about creating dozens of ads for the disgraced Democrat. The oysterman’s principal campaign committee, Graham for Senate, forked over $10,177,696 to…
Airbnb is doubling down on New York City despite its years-long battle with local officials over short-term rental restrictions, buying its first office in the Big Apple. The San Francisco-based home-sharing giant paid $81.5 million for the landmarked property at 281 Park Ave. South in Manhattan’s Gramercy neighborhood, the Wall…
At the halfway point of the regular season, the Liberty are behind last year’s pace by three games. But that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Last season, the Liberty started incredibly well, winning 17 of their first 23 games, but they fell off significantly late and failed to advance out…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued ActBlue on Monday, alleging “rampant donor fraud” on the fundraising platform that’s helped funnel more than $16 billion to Democratic campaigns and causes. The lawsuit, filed in Tarrant County Court, points to a bombshell New York Times report on ActBlue that led Republican committee…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to change the world in ways we can’t yet fully comprehend, from how we work to how we structure our lives. Scientists debate how a future artificial general intelligence (AGI) — an advanced AI that can reason just as well as humans and learn new…
Dave Nitsche was a healthy triathlete — until a bizarre vision problem in 2019 stopped him in his tracks. “I would look at telephone poles … they seemed kind of wavy,” Nitsche, a father of two and grandfather of one, told The Post. He went to an optometrist, who suspected…
A timeout had Knicks fans furious because they believed the team didn’t use one in the closing seconds of the game. The only problem was that there was never any timeout left for Knicks coach Mike Brown to use, despite the NBC broadcast incorrectly saying they still had one left…
Dylan Sprouse and his wife, Barbara Palvin, spoke out after reportedly fending off an intruder at their Los Angeles home. “We’re dealing with the trauma with jokes and fun and all that,” Palvin, 32, told E! News at the red carpet premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 on Monday,…
WASHINGTON — President Trump told The Post he has two questions for Pope Leo XIV about his opposition to the Iran war — after the pontiff continued to voice opposition. “Why does the pope think it is fine for Iran to have a nuclear weapon and to kill 42,000 unarmed…
In Game 1, the Hawks didn’t have an answer for Karl-Anthony Towns. They weren’t really slowing him down the first three quarters Monday, either. But in the final stanza, Towns didn’t see the ball much, and the Knicks blew a 12-point fourth-quarter lead in this best-of-seven opening-round series. Now, the…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Even stars need a casual outing now and then, including Blake Lively. While on a rare off-duty outing, the actress layered a casual outfit with a soft jacket style we…
Sen. Mark Warner announced some sad news on Monday – his daughter Madison died of juvenile diabetes. “We are heartbroken beyond words by the passing of our beloved daughter, Madison, 36, after a decades-long battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues,” he said in a statement on social media.…
It was a good look, mind you. It was an open shot near the sideline. But it was the wrong shooter. Mikal Bridges had been, to that point, a passive observer of the offense, a defense-first guard who combined for 18 attempts in the first two playoff games. There was…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Bethenny Frankel reminded Us that we no longer have to worry about jackets and tights — the warm weather means wearing cute dresses all on their own. The Real Housewives…
FBI Director Kash Patel slapped The Atlantic and its reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick with a defamation lawsuit, after the outlet alleged in a report that he has a drinking problem that could pose a threat to national security. Filed on Monday in the US District Court for the District of Columbia,…
QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Chatham Islands, New Zealand [-44.00258384, -176.50074474]What’s in the photo? A glowing ring of phytoplankton around an archipelagoWhich satellite took the photo? NOAA-20When was it taken? Jan. 10, 2026This dazzling satellite photo shows a glowing ring of plankton surrounding a remote group of New Zealand islands. The…
CJ McCollum is using the boos as fuel. They mean he’s doing a lot right. Monday night, the veteran guard heard plenty of them as he shot the Hawks past the Knicks 107-106 at the Garden to even this best-of-seven opening-round series at one game apiece. “I am no villain.…
Taylor Frankie Paul politely responded to a fan’s advice to step away from social media amid her ongoing personal struggles, revealing she’s staying true to herself and her brand. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, 31, shared a comment on Monday, April 20, from a fan that advised her…
WASHINGTON — A shocking 199 public schools in Vermont have policies on the books that allow staff to not disclose children’s transgender status to their parents, according to a study by a parental rights group. Defending Education, a grassroots organization that scrutinizes schools, found that close to 52,488 students across…
It might be time for Mike Brown to rethink one strategy. It’s one he has utilized all year, but it’s come to hurt the Knicks in both games of the series. Brown prefers to sit both Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns for the starts of the second and fourth quarters…
Joseph Duggar’s alleged victim refuses to live in fear and is keeping a brave face amid the attention surrounding the case. “It took a lot for her to come forward, but she is not scared,” a source exclusively shared with Us Weekly. “She is strong. She doesn’t want to hide.”…
Karen Bass has revealed plans to splurge another near $15 billion in her budget as she desperately clings to power. The Los Angeles Mayor dropped a raft of sweeping changes Monday morning but wants to keep dozens of city services the same. It comes as Bass desperately seeks reelection later…
Heroes and zeros from the Knicks’ 107-106 Game 2 loss to the Hawks on Monday night: Hero CJ McCollum kicked the Knicks in the midsection again — only this time it was metaphorically. The veteran guard poured in 32 points, including the go-ahead jumper with just over 30 seconds remaining,…
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