WASHINGTON — President Trump is literally “draining the swamp.” The commander in chief ordered the feds to intervene and coordinate cleanup efforts in the Potomac River Monday after a six-foot sewer pipe burst open during a cold snap last month. The pipe — which belongs to DC Water and was located in Cabin John, Md., just northwest of Washington — collapsed on Jan. 19, unleashing approximately 243 million gallons of raw sewage that had overflowed from the collapse site as of Feb. 6, per the utility. “There is a massive Ecological Disaster unfolding in the Potomac River as a result of…
Long Island Rep. Laura Gillen is facing a Democratic Party primary challenge as liberals rage over she voted to continue funding federal immigration enforcement. Former state Assemblywoman Taylor Darling is throwing her hat in the ring in an effort to topple the first-term incumbent, who has been under fire from…
Dollar Tree is turning over a new, slightly more luxurious leaf. The discount retailer is opening up shop in more affluent neighborhoods in an effort to draw out the nation’s biggest spenders. Nearly half of new Dollar Tree locations over the last six years opened in the wealthier ZIP codes…
ByteDance will take steps to prevent the unauthorized use of intellectual property on its AI video generator Seedance 2.0, the Chinese technology firm said on Monday, following threats of legal action from US studios, including Disney. Videos generated by Seedance 2.0, which was released last week, have gone viral in China including one…
When her latest perfect 10 flashed on LA’s Pauley Pavilion scoreboard, Jordan Chiles took off on a celebratory dash. The UCLA gymnast dropped to the floor mat for a momentary breather, sprawling her body to savor the moment, before rising with a smile to form her hands into a heart…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced the appointment of public servant Janice Charette as the next chief trade negotiator to the US. Charette will act as a senior advisor to Carney and Dominic LeBlanc, the minister responsible for Canada-US trade on the upcoming review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, a statement from the…
It’s a full-scale house cleaning in Miami, and there’s a huge domino yet to fall. With the Dolphins reportedly releasing high-priced players Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb, the business of what to do with Tua Tagovailoa comes into immediate focus in South Beach. Tagovailoa is a candidate to be released…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! When we think of rich-mom style, Gwyneth Paltrow is one celebrity who instantly comes to mind. The Goop founder is certainly no stranger to dressing up, but her everyday fashion…
WASHINGTON — President Trump told The Post Monday that $5 billion in pledges for Gaza Strip reconstruction will go toward projects cleared by his Board of Peace, which will meet later this week near the White House. The fundraising haul, announced ahead of Thursday’s summit, represents a down payment on…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is allegedly “close” to cutting off the Pentagon’s ties to AI firm Anthropic and placing it on a blacklist that would force several other firms to stop using the Claude chatbot, according to a report Monday. Tensions have reached a boiling point after months of heated…
He put them on the map. An ultra-rich Minnesota enclave named North Oaks is so secretive and exclusive that they have the distinction of being the only community not seen on Google Maps. Or at least they did — until now. An influencer went viral after using a drone to…
Talk about a sore loser. For one player, a game of beer pong went terribly awry. The 19-year-old man was brought to the hospital with acute throat pain, difficulty swallowing and abnormal breathing following a round of the popular drinking game. An initial exam showed the back of the patient’s…
Life without LeBron James will not be pleasant for the NBA. That’s according to Kendrick Perkins, who said on “First Take” on Monday that if James retires, it’s going to leave a massive, unfillable hole in Adam Silver’s Association. Kendrick Perkins if the NBA is ready for life after LeBron…
Several stars took the next step in their relationships in 2026 by getting engaged to their significant others. Sports Illustrated model Clarissa Bowers kicked off the New Year by announcing her engagement to Jackson Morgan by showing off her sparkling square-cut diamond engagement ring via social media on January 4.…
Longtime Democratic strategist James Carville unleashed an expletive-filled rant on Saturday, arguing that the Democratic Party will win the next two elections and defeat the GOP “motherf—ers.” Carville closed a short video to his “Politics War Room” podcast, insisting that the Democratic Party needs to embrace a sense of “gallows humor” and…
The number of cryptocurrency payments to suspected human trafficking groups surged 85% in 2025 as digital assets play a growing role in illicit online schemes, according to a new report from analytics firm Chainalysis. Hundreds of millions of transactions on public blockchains exposed links between cryptocurrency payments and human trafficking…
WASHINGTON — Iran is prepared to “discuss” its nuclear program if the US is ready to lift some of its crippling sanctions on the regime in exchange, the country’s deputy foreign minister said over the weekend. Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Tehran’s deputy foreign minister, argued that the ball is “in America’s court to…
George Kittle had a one-word reaction to the 49ers losing tight ends coach Brian Fleury to NFC West rival Seattle. “Sad,” Kittle commented Sunday on social media in response to the Seahawks hiring Fleury as their new offensive coordinator to replace Klint Kubiak. The 47-year-old Fleury has been with the…
David Harbour was spotted taking a stroll with a mystery woman over the weekend, while his Stranger Things costars attended Maya Hawke’s wedding. Hawke, 27, wed singer-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson in New York City on Saturday, February 14, and celebrated the occasion with some of the stars of the hit…
WASHINGTON — He needed more space and time. Former President Barack Obama has clarified his casual but dramatic claim that aliens are “real,” caveating that he never came across solid evidence of extraterrestrial life during his presidency. The 44th president set the internet ablaze over the weekend for confidently proclaiming…
A longtime NPR radio host is suing Google for allegedly stealing his voice for the male podcaster voice in its AI podcast tool, according to a suit filed in Santa Clara County, Calif. David Greene – the former host of “Morning Edition” and “Up First,” and current voice of KCRW’s…
A popular diet may be far less effective at helping people lose weight than fanfare suggests. Endorsed by stars like Jennifer Aniston, Hugh Jackman and Chris Hemsworth, it’s a go-to among many famous faces who are considered fit and healthy — but more and more research is casting doubt on…
Katherine Morikawa was brought to tears on Sunday as her husband, two-time major champion Collin Morikawa, claimed his first PGA Tour victory in over two years at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am. In footage shared Sunday on the PGA Tour’s Instagram account, Katherine is featured on the sideline at the…
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — No one tell Will Campbell what Leonard Williams’ nickname is. Campbell, the Patriots rookie left tackle, was asked Tuesday what his greatest irrational fear was and then for something that bugs him. “Cats,” Campbell said. Campbell will have to deal with Leonard “Big Cat” Williams in…
Catherine O’Hara’s longtime stylist will never forget the late actress’ authentic joy and kindness away from any cameras. “Catherine uplifted us in a world that often tears us down,” O’Hara’s stylist Andrew Gelwicks wrote in a personal essay for Vogue published on Tuesday, February 3. “That, to me, was her…
A Florida Republican is trying to swipe his way to the governor’s office. The Florida gubernatorial candidate previously accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a high schooler has launched a Tinder account in a bizarre scheme to match with and earn “young female” residents’ votes. James Fishback, 31, created…
Newly named Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro is a hospitality guru who has modelled himself so closely after longtime chief Bob Iger that he even dresses like him, insiders told The Post on Tuesday. A host of challenges await D’Amaro when he becomes head of the House of Mouse on March…
NEW YORK — Tuesday night went as well as the Lakers could’ve hoped for. Star guard Austin Reaves made his long-awaited return to the floor against the Brooklyn Nets after being sidelined since Dec. 25 because of a strained left calf, giving the Lakers a fully healthy rotation, which has…
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are navigating a complicated love story in their upcoming movie The Drama. Zendaya and Pattinson costar in the romantic drama as engaged couple Emma Harwood and Charlie Thompson, respectively. A24 released the first full trailer for the movie in February 2026, which featured Charlie and Emma…
Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran has stepped down from his position as chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, ending a controversial arrangement where he held positions at both institutions. His resignation was confirmed by White House spokesman Kush Desai late Tuesday. President Donald Trump appointed Miran in September to a seat…
Junk food lovers, rejoice. PepsiCo plans to slash prices by as much as 15% on snacks like Lay’s potato chips, Doritos and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos to counter inflationary price hikes. The company said Tuesday the new suggested retail prices will begin rolling out across the US this week. “We’ve spent…
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Drake Maye has been to a Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium before. He traveled here as a middle schooler from his home in Charlotte, N.C., to watch the hometown Panthers in Super Bowl 50. The Panthers lost to the Broncos that day. Now, 10 years later,…
It does not appear that the New England Patriots coaching staff will be down a member after the Super Bowl. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was reminded during Super Bowl media week that he once jokingly said he would cut off his own penis to win the Big Game. The comment…
WASHINGTON — President Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin “kept his word” on not attacking Ukraine for one week — despite the perception that Putin broke the deal with a bombing blitz after just four days. “It was Sunday to Sunday, and it opened up. And he hit them hard last…
Jeffrey Epstein asked an unidentified woman to buy a Snow White costume weeks before the character was mentioned in a notorious email from former Barclays CEO Jes Staley, who resigned following an investigation into his ties to the late financier and sex offender. “I would love to take photos of…
Stunning images showing a deer carrying a rival’s rotting head and a lynx playing with its food are among the shortlisted entries for an annual wildlife photography competition’s people’s choice award.The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People’s Choice Award 2026 is hosted by the Natural History Museum in London.…
The pipeline from Long Beach Poly to the NFL doesn’t slow down. It just reloads. And on Super Bowl Sunday, under the brightest lights the sport has to offer, Alex Austin becomes the next Jackrabbit to carry that legacy onto the field. Austin, the Patriots cornerback and Long Beach Poly…
Savannah Guthrie and her husband, Michael Feldman, both value family deeply. The Today show star and her husband tied the knot in 2014, going on to build their lives around their loved ones, including their two kids, daughter Vale Guthrie Feldman and son Charles “Charley” Max Feldman. While Guthrie’s career…
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was hospitalized Monday night after experiencing flu-like symptoms and is expected to be OK, according to his spokesman. “In an abundance of caution, after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend, Senator McConnell checked himself into a local hospital for evaluation last night,” spokesman David Popp said…
Senators grilled Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos on Tuesday at a hearing over how his company’s proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will affect competition across the entertainment industry. US Senator Mike Lee led the hearing in which Sarandos and Bruce Campbell, Warner Bros’ chief strategy officer, testified. While the Senate…
A bleak photograph shows a mother polar bear and her three cubs resting on bare ground and moss, their coats brown with mud.The image is on the shortlist for this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People’s Choice Award — a contest in which members of the public vote…
CHICAGO – Amid a seven-game winning streak that has turned No. 22 St. John’s season around, The Post’s Zach Braziller takes a look at the key statistics behind this current run. 73 Points St. John’s has outscored their opposition by after halftime It has been outscored just once over the…
An 18-year-old male was arrested for his alleged involvement in a shooting that took place outside of a convenience store in Little Havana, which left one bystander dead. Miami Police officials confirmed that 39-year-old Desiree Gonzalez died in the shooting that took place at Habibi Mini Market on Southwest Third…
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