Billionaire California gubernatorial candidate and climate activist Tom Steyer is facing renewed scrutiny over his lingering connection to a hedge fund that has backed coal projects. Steyer has long maintained that he left the investment world to focus on climate change, telling voters he “walked away” from his hedge fund to fight global warming. While he did step down as CEO of San Francisco hedge fund Farallon Capital in 2012, financial records show he never fully cut ties to the firm he founded — even as it expanded lending to the coal industry in recent years, the New York Times reported.…
California Insurance Commissioner candidate Stacey Korsgaden has summed up the deepening crisis rippling across the state’s economy. “California is not insurable right now,” she said while appearing on the AgNet News Network, an agriculture-focused news outlet. She said farmers, small businesses and homeowners are increasingly increasingly unable to secure or…
Microsoft, Google’s DeepMind and Elon Musk’s xAI have agreed to share early versions of their powerful AI models with the US government for pre-clearances and security reviews, the Department of Commerce said Tuesday. The department’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation said it will “conduct pre-deployment evaluations and targeted research”…
Apple is reportedly exploring the possibility of using US-manufactured chips from Intel and Samsung to power its iPhones and other devices. The Cupertino, Calif.-based firm has long relied on chips made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., or TSMC. But steep competition for chips in the AI race — and tensions…
Batches of baby formula have been recalled due to possible health risks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice on Saturday, May 2, that the a2 Milk Company has voluntarily recalled three batches of its a2 Platinum Premium USA 0-12 months tins. The presence of the toxin cereulide…
California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter shocked California last year when explosive reaction when a staffer appeared in the shot during an interview went viral. Now, with just one month until the June primary, she’s back in the news again for a similar moment — this time in a campaign ad…
The suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has killed three people and sickened at least seven others, has two likely causes — and both are bad news for the 150 passengers on board, experts said. The more likely scenario would be passengers contracting the virus from…
Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed Tuesday that he left the team to address his mental health. The stalwart defenseman, 35, last played on March 19 and did not dress during the Lightning’s seven-game first-round loss to the Canadiens, though he had rejoined the club and was participating in practices. “I’ve…
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WASHINGTON — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth argued Tuesday that the cease-fire with Iran is still in effect despite a spike in hostilities from Tehran on Monday and America’s top general acknowledging that Iran has launched at least 10 attacks against US forces since the pause began April 8. “Not over. Ultimately, this is…
A wacky strongman believes he has become the first person in the world to pull a car with his penis — while on fire. And he insists the fantastical phallic stunt was a bid to raise awareness for prostate cancer. John Stephenson, 50, hauled a 2-ton French police car 131…
“How can the Thunder win this series?” Simple. As long as the team bus arrives on time. That’s a joke, but it’s also deeply-rooted in truth. Because if the Thunder simply show up as themselves—not some overcaffeinated version trying too hard or an overcautious one afraid of the moment—this series…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jennifer Lopez usually leans more bold than boutiquey, but her latest floral dress style is a totally different story. It looks straight out of a fairytale novel, channeling English countryside and…
QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Lake Rouge (Lac Rouge), Quebec, Canada [49.26218901, -75.39394153]What’s in the photos? An emoji-like lake before and after it disappearedWhich satellite took the photos? Landsat 9When were they taken? June 21, 2024 and June 15, 2025Contrasting satellite snaps show the drastic transformation of an emoji-like lake in…
Nothing David Stearns did or said over the past week should make Carlos Mendoza feel better about his job security beyond, perhaps, the next few weeks. Because in his tactics and his words, the Mets president of baseball operations did not exactly scream to the masses that his manager should…
Melissa Rivers has officially declared the “nipple” as the top fashion accessory at the 2026 Met Gala. “[The] best accessory is the nipple because there were countless. The nipple was the accessory,” Rivers, 58, declared exclusively to Us Weekly on Monday, May 4. The “Melissa Rivers’ Group Text” host touched…
CBS has gone through some surprising TV changes — but what caused Watson and multiple other shows to come to an end? Watson, which aired for two seasons, wrapped up on Sunday, May 3, with several story lines still left unaddressed. The decision to conclude Watson came after DMV was…
WASHINGTON — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is crisscrossing the country as he lays the groundwork for an increasingly likely 2028 presidential campaign — refining his pitch, building relationships and working to move past his bruising 2024 defeat by President Trump. The term-limited Sunshine State governor, 47, started the week by…
It’s not something to brush off. Hair loss is a widespread problem in the US, with roughly 50 million men and 30 million women experiencing pattern baldness. No special potion completely reverses genetic or age-related decline, but there are a few products that seem to halt further loss, thicken existing…
Was it a one-game anomaly? Or the start of a turnaround? Based on Monday night, it could be the latter. Bridges was at his best in the opening-round, series-clinching rout of the Hawks, the kind of performance the Knicks would like to see more from the two-way wing, and he…
More than a dozen women have come forward with misconduct allegations against former California Representative Eric Swalwell following his resignation from Congress. Numerous women spoke to CNN about alleged interactions — both in-person and via social media — where the married former congressman, 45, made them feel uncomfortable. Some accused…
Miami hasn’t hosted the Super Bowl since 2020 and isn’t slated to host for the next three years, meaning it’ll go without one for a decade. It has to do, in part, with some of the new sports that have moved into Hard Rock Stadium. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Martha Stewart’s latest glam moment proves the magic is often in the final step. The product behind her smooth, airbrushed finish? The Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, a cult-favorite…
On one of the most important nights for the NFL, an insider made a blunder. Leading into the sixth pick of the draft on Thursday in Pittsburgh, NFL insider Josina Anderson shared on X that she was told the Commanders were selecting Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles. However, the Chiefs…
Jack Nicholson‘s daughter is giving fans a rare glimpse of the actor in celebration of his 89th birthday. While commemorating Jack’s birthday on Thursday, April 23, Lorraine Nicholson shared a throwback image via her Instagram Story of the Oscar winner, writing, “89?” In a separate picture, Jack could be seen…
operation to capture Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro to place winning bets on Polymarket and pocket more than $400,000. Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke was directly involved in the “planning and execution” of Operation Absolute Resolve — the dangerous Jan. 3 special forces raid on Maduro’s compound in Caracas — and had access…
Break up the Mets. After snapping their longest streak in more than two decades, the Mets won their second straight game Thursday, beating Minnesota 10-8 on Thursday, at Citi Field. The victory came as they barely avoided another gruesome defeat — twice. But after Huascar Brazobán gave up a crushing,…
Dancing With the Stars’ Lindsay Arnold and husband Sam Cusick may not be expanding their family further after the arrival of baby No. 3. “Raise your hand if you are going to be a first time boy mom in less than seven weeks and you have absolutely nothing prepared as…
Bar creeps, beware — California isn’t stopping in its efforts to combat spiked drinks. A bill aimed at protecting people from being “roofied” in bars and nightclubs cleared the state Assembly floor with unanimous support Thursday, advancing a proposal that would make existing safety requirements permanent. AB 1982, introduced by…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani blasted the blockbuster Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger as a direct threat to jobs and consumers — this as WBD shareholders overwhelmingly approved the tie-up on Thursday. “This merger is bad for New Yorkers three times over,” Mamdani wrote Thursday morning on X as shareholders…
PITTSBURGH — The Rams have found their potential quarterback of the future. Potentially. In a draft night stunner, they selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the NFL draft. In doing so, they preemptively addressed the looming need to replace Matthew Stafford. The 38-year-old Stafford is…
Asa Ellerup once insisted her husband was innocent. Then her ex-husband, Rex Heuermann, confessed — to her face — that he killed eight women. The journey from fierce defender to reluctant believer played out across Peacock’s docuseries The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets, which concluded with its fourth and…
The US is ramping up its minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz — after US officials reportedly found that Iran had dropped more mines in the narrow oil chokepoint, which has been effectively shut down for weeks. “Our mine ‘sweepers’ are clearing the Strait right now,” President Trump wrote…
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan late Thursday announced stunning charges against an Army officer who allegedly traded on classified info involving the US military operation to capture former Venezuelan strong man Nicolás Maduro – netting $400,000. Meanwhile, the Securities and Exchange Commission has taken a much quieter approach to a surge…
The Yankees are outspending and outthinking the Red Sox. Last winter, they signed free agent left-hander Max Fried to a record $218 million, eight-year deal right after “saving” $760M on Juan Soto. That beat the Red Sox, who “stopped” at $190M, and the Rangers, also at $190M. What really has…
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and her team are coming back from Washington, D.C. with more than just a beaming photo next to President Donald Trump, also hauling away some of his “Make America Great Again” merchandise. Mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, who is running as an independent, shared photos Wednesday…
Nike said Thursday it is laying off about 1,400 global operations employees in an effort to streamline workflows as the struggling sportswear company fights through a years-long sales slump. In a memo to employees on Thursday, Chief Operating Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy said Nike would reduce headcount mainly in North America and Europe, and…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is asking investors to take a leap of faith on his costly bets in self-driving technology and humanoid robots that have yet to generate meaningful revenue. It raises a key question for investors: whether Tesla’s rising spending can be justified without the kind of established, high-margin cash engines…
The theme of St. John’s offseason has been experience. The Johnnies have prioritized older players, a trend that continued on Thursday. Avery Brown, a senior point guard from Columbia, committed to Rick Pitino and Co. after an official visit. He had visits scheduled with Boston College and BYU, but loved…
The Summer House season 10 reunion is sure to be a memorable one amid costars Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s romance — and the fallout that has followed. “It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being…
A group of Republican and Democratic state lawmakers are demanding California’s energy authorities comply with overdue action to address the state’s ongoing gas crisis. In a letter sent Wednesday to the California Energy Commission, lawmakers blasted the commission for not providing information on the fuel situation or a framework for…
Lululemon Athletica’s shares are swooning after the leggings maker this week named a new chief executive who investors say doesn’t have the chops to solve the struggling company’s problems. Lululemon’s shares were down by as much as 12% late Thursday morning after it named Nike veteran Heidi O’Neill as new…
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