SEATTLE — The final whistle brought heartbreak for the United States men’s national team on the pitch, but the sellout crowd of supporters in the stands and the celebrities among them still offered a reminder of just how massive the 2026 FIFA World Cup has become in North America. Long before Belgium ended the Americans’ dream with a 4-1 victory in Monday night’s Round of 16 showdown, Seattle’s celebrity row was a mix of soccer royalty, sports stars, Hollywood names and hometown icons. Former USWNT World Cup champions Alex Morgan and Kelley O’Hara were among the first familiar faces spotted.…
WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly asked President Trump Monday not to send advanced F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, warning the shipment would “upset the power balance” in the region. One of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s goals heading into this week’s NATO summit in Ankara is to…
The World Cup dreams of the USMNT ended so swiftly Monday night in the form of a dispiriting 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 before a sold-out and stunned Lumen Field crowd that it left you to forget all the good that had taken place for the…
Eras Tour dancer Tori Evans is receiving backlash over her dress choice for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded wedding. Thankfully, her husband has her back. Evans, 33, sparked an intense internet debate on Saturday, July 4, after posting a video featuring the dancer getting ready for Swift, 36, and…
WASHINGTON — The internet is giving him a red card. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) was ruthlessly skewered on social media for donning a Mexico jersey during a watch party in Tucson for the country’s big World Cup game against England. “Lots of people out in Tucson to watch Mexico take on…
Maine Democrats still have time to replace Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner before the Nov. 3 midterm elections — but the window for a switch-a-roo is closing fast. On Monday, POLITICO dropped a bombshell report from the Democratic candidate’s ex-girlfriend claiming he entered her home uninvited and then raped her…
Pope Leo XIV’s closet keeps getting more full with Chicago sports gear. This time, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sent an autographed jersey to Leo, a Chicago native and the first American-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church. Gifted by Williams’ Caleb Cares foundation, the jersey was presented to…
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He’s leaving a lasting impression. From passports to cryptocurrency, President Trump has branded his face, name and signature on an array of commemoratives for America’s 250th birthday and for his legacy-building initiatives. The Post has compiled a list of the ways Trump’s branding is appearing nationwide. US Passports On June…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As has been the case too often during their recent stretch of offensive futility, the Yankees didn’t get many hits — this time just three — on Monday night. But José Caballero and Ben Rice got their money’s worth, and Cam Schlittler made sure they were…
Milo Ventimiglia has offered glimpses into his love story with wife Jarah Mariano. The couple initially sparked romance rumors in 2022 but kept their relationship out of the spotlight. Us Weekly broke the news in October 2023 that Ventimiglia and Mariano secretly exchanged vows in a private wedding ceremony among…
A well-connected San Francisco activist turned political candidate is facing an allegation that he groped an acquaintance at a party in 2020. Manny Yekutiel, a cafe owner who’s hosted top Dems like Kamala Harris, Gov. Gavin Newsom and former First Lady Jill Biden at his Mission District hotspot Manny’s Cafe,…
Microsoft is axing 4,800 employees, most of them from its Xbox division, as it and the rest of the tech industry seek to adapt to the AI era. The cuts come as the software giant has heavily invested in artificial intelligence after years of pouring cash into gaming. “Our business…
The USA men’s national team has not had the start with were looking for in their Round of 16 World Cup game against Belgium. The USA squad has looked sluggish to start this crucial game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, conceding an early goal against Belgium after a defensive…
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) Chairwoman Kirsten Gillibrand called on Graham Platner to “immediately withdraw” from the Maine Senate race Monday after the embattled Democratic candidate was accused of rape by an ex-girlfriend. “The allegations reported today are incredibly disturbing – violence, abuse and…
Ford has asked a veteran electrician it wrongly accused of stealing a $1.95 cookie to come back to work — but the worker has refused to return, claiming he never got an apology after the fiasco. The bizarre saga began at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Ky. in the…
England soccer player Jordan Henderson has been hospitalized after suffering an injury while celebrating the country’s historic World Cup win over Mexico. After the Sunday, July 5, match in Mexico City, Henderson, 36, and the players went over to their fans behind a goal to sing “Wonderwall.” (The Oasis track…
Democratic support for Graham Platner cratered Monday after the embattled Maine Senate candidate was accused of rape by an ex-girlfriend. Democrats from across the country, including Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), one of Platner’s most ardent supporters, and the Maine Democratic Party, called on the former oyster farmer to end his…
VooDoo Doughnut, the quirky Portland-based doughnut chain known for its wild flavors and cult-like following, has quietly shuttered its Venice Beach location after just one year in business. Located at 66 Windward Avenue, the storefront appears to have quietly ceased its operations sometime in June. While the company website still…
Scientists say they have built a “synthetic cell” that can eat, grow and divide in a way that’s remarkably similar to living cells.The research, released to the preprint database bioRxiv July 2, has not been peer-reviewed yet. It introduces SpudCell, a new type of artificial cell, and marks a striking…
The biggest game in USA soccer history is kicking off on Monday afternoon, as the USA men’s national team faces off against Belgium in the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup. There’s a ton of anticipation for this game, especially after everything that has heppened regarding USA star…
SZA is sharing a major personal update. “Finally took the time [and] got formally diagnosed,” the Grammy-winning singer, 36, wrote via her private Instagram account on Sunday, July 5, according to The Jasmine Brand. “Aspergers/high functioning autism/smarter than u n****s so stop playing in my face cause pattern recognition told…
California Republicans have had enough tax hikes — appealing directly to President Donald Trump’s admin to kill a widely-hated health care tax increase that’s expected to cost residents an additional $400 per year. Assembly Republicans are demanding Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz and Health and…
Lindsay Hubbard is over comparisons between her past with Southern Charm star Austen Kroll and the current drama surrounding Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s budding romance. Instagram account Unhinged and on Camera got her attention this week by suggesting that “Lindsay kind of did the same” to Ciara Miller when…
ISLAMABAD — Vice President JD Vance has a new base of fans — in Pakistan. Since swooping in to Islamabad to head peace talks with Tehran last weekend, Vance has been “spotted” at local restaurants, bazaars, mosques and tourist destinations across the capital city — with a little help from…
Tony Bradley hadn’t played much for the Pacers in the postseason at that point last year, and he wouldn’t play in the Eastern Conference finals until the second game, but he still watched as Tyrese Haliburton’s last-second heave stunned the Knicks by forcing overtime in Game 1. And Bradley saw…
QVC Group, which consists of home shopping TV brands HSN and QVC, is making big moves behind the scenes. According to an annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, April 14, the company revealed that it intends to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the…
The Department of Homeland Security is “disintegrating” as the partial government shutdown continues with no end in sight, White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought warned senators Thursday. Vought explained during a Senate Budget Committee hearing that the department has struggled to retain workers amid the lapse…
Zohran Mamdani tried to dunk over the Knicks’ longtime arch-nemesis. But Trae Young wasn’t going to sit idly by and not at least contest the jam. The New York mayor was asked on Thursday about the high ticket prices at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks’ first-round series against the…
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Democrat Analilia Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway Thursday in the New Jersey special election to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill in Congress. Mejia, a former top campaign aide to democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders, was projected by the Associated Press to win the race for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District shortly…
Had things broken slightly differently during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Giants would have traded up to select receiver Zay Flowers, and the Ravens might have pivoted to cornerback Deonte Banks. Instead, Flowers went to Baltimore at No. 23, Banks landed with the Giants after a…
Brandon “Bug” Hall, the actor best known for playing Alfalfa in the 1994 film The Little Rascals, was arrested in Ohio after failing to appear in court, according to multiple reports. Hall, 41, missed a December 31, 2024, court date tied to an October 29, 2024, traffic citation for driving…
California gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra is riding a polling bump after the implosion of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s campaign, but fresh scrutiny is now zeroing in on his record as Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Joe Biden. The Democrat jumped to 10% support in new polling released…
This is a golden opportunity for Bronny James. He can prove himself. He can silence his detractors. He can show the world he belongs. Or he can stumble backward, making the negative noise louder. With Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) sidelined, James should get some minutes in the…
Erin Andrews has never shied away from sharing the difficult realities of her fertility journey — and at 47, she’s still fighting to grow her family. During the April 14, 2026, episode of her “Calm Down With Erin and Charissa” podcast, Andrews shared an update on her latest attempt at…
President Trump touted his tax deductions for tipped wages in Las Vegas Thursday, the place where he was inspired to pursue the policy. “This is the birthplace of a little idea called ‘no tax on tips,’” Trump said at a roundtable with workers benefitting from the new deduction. “Las Vegas…
The stage is set for an extra edition of the Hudson River Derby in just a few weeks. New York City FC and Red Bull New York will face one another in the Round of 16 in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on April 29 at Sports Illustrated Stadium,…
A bomb threat occurred at the Illinois home of Pope Leo XIV’s brother this week, police confirmed. According to the New Lenox Police Department, authorities responded to a private residence on Wednesday, April 15, at 6:29 p.m. “Upon receiving the report, officers were immediately dispatched to the scene and established…
Kathy Griffin, one of the Hollywood stars who dished out significant cash to accused rapist Eric Swalwell, is now trying to distance herself from the failed politician. Griffin, who gave $10,000 to the disgraced East Bay congressman’s bid for California governor, spilled on why she supported Swalwell — who was…
Carlos Mendoza has the right temperament and will be a very good manager assuming he survives this very Met downturn. He should keep his job because he has great potential and this start isn’t on him. The belief here is he also has strong support from his bosses (barring a…
A toddler was killed by a drunk driver after he “wandered into the road” while following his dad outside in South Carola. David Ronald Metz was arrested and charged with one felony count of DUI involving death in connection to the boy’s killing. Officers responded to the scene after they…
WASHINGTON – President Trump claimed Thursday that the US and Iran have a “good” chance of finalizing a peace deal in the coming days after the Islamic Republic agreed to two major demands put forward by the White House — and teased that he may go to Pakistan himself to…
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