ANKARA, Turkey — President Trump said Tuesday he was lifting sanctions that bar the sale of certain military equipment to Turkey — potentially paving the way for the provision of advanced F-35 fighter jets. “We don’t want to sanction friends,” Trump told reporters. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis Trump in 2020 imposed sanctions on Turkey under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act as punishment for the Eurasian nation buying S-400 surface-to-air missiles from Russia — formalizing a 2019 decision that removed Turkey from eligibility for F-35s. This…
WASHINGTON — The first woman to publicly accuse Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of abuse and other violent behavior excoriated the New York Times Tuesday for its reporting of her claims, alleging the Gray Lady played up her story and political views to boost the Platner campaign. Lyndsey Fifield,…
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia and U.S. star forward Folarin Balogun cleared the air after the Red Devils beat the Americans 4-1 in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday. During his postmatch press conference, Garcia was candid about their conversation and explained that he didn’t…
Dior Creative Director Jonathan Anderson broke his silence about collaborating with Taylor Swift on her wedding dress. “It was a joy to work with her,” Anderson, 41, told WWD at the launch of his 2026 couture collection in Paris on Monday, July 6, adding, “We became very good friends.” Swift’s…
Drink up for better health. What we eat plays a clear role in lowering cholesterol, with nutrient-rich foods like oatmeal, brown rice, high-fiber vegetables, fatty fish and seeds helping out. Beverages help too, as one drink that’s been around for centuries — and is still popular today — not only…
Around the world, brightly-colored squishy toys marketed as harmless “sensory” gadgets designed to be squeezed, stretched and smushed have surged in popularity. But behind the viral appeal of NeeDoh toys, doctors say a dangerous pattern is emerging — one that is sending children and teens to the hospital with severe…
After Egor Dëmin became the Nets’ first lottery pick in 15 years, many doubted his shooting. He then went out and set NBA rookie 3-point shooting records. After the young guard’s struggled to get downhill in his first season as a pro, now many are pointing to Dëmin’s inability to…
Details about NHL legend Claude Lemieux’s will have been released following his death at age 60 in May. Court documents obtained by Us Weekly show that Claude left “all of [his] estate” to a trust initially set up alongside his wife, Deborah Lemieux, in September 2008 and last amended in…
President Trump is set to warn NATO allies against “playing funny math” with their defense spending as he meets with leaders of the military bloc Tuesday — and some of America’s most powerful allies are looking to be the biggest laggards. NATO has gotten its act together on defense spending…
QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Great Bahama Bank, Bahamas [23.547188707, -76.46352937]What’s in the photo? Submerged sandbanks and seagrass beds in shallow waterWhich satellite took the photo? Landsat 8When was it taken? Feb. 15, 2020This ethereal satellite snap shows beautiful, “painting-like” folds within an ancient underwater structure in the Bahamas.The Great Bahama…
The Liberty had no answers for 2026 top pick Azzi Fudd when she blitzed them in the second half of a loss earlier this season. Paige Bueckers gave them problems, too. Fudd, Bueckers and the rest of the surging Dallas Wings are set to return to Brooklyn on Tuesday for…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! They might not be part of the same royal family, but Queen Letizia and Kate Middleton do have a few things in common — especially when it comes to footwear. The two women…
Another milestone is within Shohei Ohtani’s reach. Ohtani’s next home run will be his 300th in the major leagues. No. 299 came in a wild 11-inning, 8-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night — the Dodgers’ first extra-inning game of the season. The game had everything. A middle-inning…
Steven “Steve” McBee Sr. was thrust into the limelight during season 1 of The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys — but soon his legal woes were making headlines. Fans met Steve and his four sons, Steven McBee Jr., Jesse McBee, Cole McBee and Brayden McBee, during the first season of…
SEATTLE — The United States men’s national team finally showed the cracks along the fault lines that had been there from the beginning. Their vulnerable defense that bent through friendlies, shined and survived in the group stage, and escaped against Bosnia and Herzegovina, finally fractured Monday night. “Today wasn’t a…
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s unforgettable wedding calls for some delicious food to keep guests celebrating all night long. As the Hollywood superstars celebrated becoming husband and wife after their wedding at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Saturday, July 3, sources with knowledge exclusively tell Us Weekly that the…
The Full House cast formed a strong connection to Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen almost immediately after the twins first appeared on the hit sitcom at 6 months old. Mary-Kate and Ashley starred on the beloved series from 1987 to 1995. The show followed Danny Tanner (Bob Saget) as he…
WASHINGTON — President Trump rang the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq in the Oval Office on Monday to mark the launch of his administration’s tax-advantaged accounts for kids, with the commander in chief vowing “to make young children, born with no money in many cases, rich.”…
SEATTLE — In the first half of the United States’ opening match against Paraguay, Christian Pulisic looked every bit like the best player on the pitch. Against Belgium on Monday night in Seattle, the weight of a nation’s expectations finally looked too heavy to bear. The U.S. needed their star…
President Donald Trump gave Nicki Minaj an eyebrow-raising shout-out during the White House Rose Garden luncheon. “We also have a woman that is so respected and so hot and so great and such a great friend of, I don’t say conservative, I say of common sense,” Trump, 80, told the…
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…
The Pitt fans are divided over Supriya Ganesh‘s exit from the show ahead of season 3. Ganesh, 28, originally joined the HBO Max series as Samira Mohan in season 1 alongside Noah Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell and Shabana Azeez.…
WASHINGTON — Secret Service agents apprehended a man attempting to enter the White House grounds Thursday morning — but not before a brief scuffle that left one officer injured. “Shortly after 11:30 a.m., a man was quickly detained by uniformed US Secret Service police officers after jumping over a construction…
For those who thought Aaron Boone might have nothing to get ejected about with the arrival of the automated ball-strike system, think again. The Yankees manager picked up his first ejection late in Thursday’s 11-4 loss to the Angels, getting tossed by home plate umpire Will Little at the end…
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…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! The right footwear is key to staying comfortable during hot, sunny days. You want something breathable and supportive that is still stylish, and Birkenstock sandals check all of those boxes.…
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…
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