WASHINGTON, DC — The US Education Department is threatening to thwart a key college accrediting agency that serves as a “gatekeeper” for $20 billion in student loans and grants if it refuses to permanently nix its DEI standards. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education — which has bestowed its coveted stamp of approval on instruction offered at Columbia University, the University of Pennsylvania and other top higher-education institutions — still has Diversity, Equity and Inclusion standards for applicant schools on its website. “Accreditors should not be compelling institutions or programs to violate federal or state law — especially regarding…
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets play the Marlins on Tuesday in Jupiter, but all eyes will be on Miami later in the evening — and slightly further south. Nolan McLean will take the mound for Team USA in the final of the WBC as the 24-year-old looks to build…
Taylor Frankie Paul’s Secret Lives of Mormon Wives costars are hesitant to continue filming amid her dispute with ex Dakota Mortensen. “The Mormon Wives cast [is] honestly terrified to film with Taylor right now,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly, noting that production is “shut down” at the moment and…
The Israeli military has taken out more than 60% of Iran’s rocket launchers in the first three weeks of the war, with at least another three weeks of fighting expected. Between 260 and 290 of an estimated 410 to 440 Iranian launchers have been “destroyed or rendered combat ineffective” since…
QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Etosha Pan, Namibia [-18.5946865, 16.04684972]What’s in the photo? A series of colorful, ephemeral lakes that appeared after a flooding eventWho took the photo? An unnamed astronaut on board the International Space Station (ISS)When was it taken? Dec. 30, 2011This intriguing astronaut photo shows off the contrasting…
Gov. Gavin Newsom was roasted for making an extraordinary claim that Florida and Texas, not California, are “the real high-tax states” — drawing a sharp rebuke from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Newsom made the claim onstage at the SXSW conference Sunday in Austin, Tex. — where he again teased a…
With the Nets hosting Portland — and rising Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija taking on Nets rookies Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf — Monday marked the first time three Israelis ever faced off in the NBA. “Yeah, it’s special,” said Nets coach Jordi Fernández. “When other countries outside the US…
UPDATE: 3/16/26 at 9:38 p.m.: Utah jurors found children’s book author and mother-of-three Kouri Richins guilty of fatally poisoning her husband with a fentanyl-laced cocktail, returning their verdict after deliberating for only three hours on Monday, March 16. Richins was declared guilty of first-degree aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, forgery…
WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman is trashing “ignorant” far-left New York City Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for her “tone-deaf” approach to Israel — and predicted she won’t challenge Big Apple Dem Sen. Chuck Schumer in 2028. “To accuse Israel [of] genocide, and you’re sitting in Germany, like, can you talk…
Dante Moore is using his football star power to help those struggling with mental health issues. The Oregon quarterback shared a letter he sent to the governor of Oregon with The Oregonian/OregonLive, in which he advocated for Gov. Tina Kotek to support mental health services in the state and detailed…
Below Deck Down Under‘s Ellie Dubaich didn’t have the most warm welcome to the franchise, which she was hoping to change with her return. “The main opinion [people have of me] is obviously the opinion of me being a bully. I’m not a bully,” Ellie exclusively told Us Weekly. “I…
A criminal referral accusing fired Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem of lying to Congress was filed Monday by a pair of top Democratic lawmakers. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) – the top Democrats on the House and Senate judiciary committees – asked Attorney General…
At the time, it served as an unusual move. Gabe Perreault, the former first-round pick and one of the most productive Rangers players since the Olympic break, slid down to their second power-play unit when J.T. Miller — the struggling Blueshirts captain — returned from injured reserve last week. Head…
After swift online backlash, fans are learning why James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane were not honored during the 2026 Oscars In Memoriam. A source tells Us Weekly that the Academy “receives hundreds of requests to include loved ones and industry colleagues” to be featured during the emotional segment.…
A California Democratic lawmaker introduced legislation last week that would recognize two Muslim holidays as official state holidays. AB 2017 would designate Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays, a move that Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) said would guarantee Muslims in California are “seen, valued and treated with…
HOUSTON — It wasn’t the prettiest game. And both teams seemingly showed the effects of a late start. But at this point of the season, winning is what matters most, and that’s exactly what the Lakers did in their 100-92 victory over the Rockets at Toyota Center. Luka Doncic led…
Venezuela will face the United States in the World Baseball Classic final. The South American team toppled the Italians 4-2 on Monday night at loanDepot park to set the stage for a meeting with the Americans for the WBC title, which would be Venezuela’s first if they manage to overpower…
QVC fashion designer Kim Gravel is reacting to a shopper who called into her show with an unforgettable testimonial. “I loved it!” Gravel, 54, exclusively told Us Weekly on Monday, March 16, of the caller’s unconventional fashion confession. “That’s the fun of live TV. You never know what a caller…
A Minnesota restaurant is offering free meals to state lawmakers looking to set aside their differences and dine with colleagues from opposing political parties. Sweeney’s Saloon in Saint Paul is offering the “Dine Across the Aisle” special until the 2026 legislative session ends in May in a bid to smooth…
After all that, after points in eight of nine games following the Olympic break and a four-game winning streak, the Rangers are back. That much became clear during a 4-1 loss to the Kings on Monday night at the Garden, where the return of Artemi Panarin following his trade last…
She’s All That’s 1999 release embodied all things ’90s, from campus DJs and poetry slams to choreographed prom dances and girl next door romances. More than two decades after it hit theaters, fans are still rooting for Laney Boggs (Rachael Leigh Cook) and Zack Siler (Freddie Prinze Jr.) — even…
Donald Trump has brutally ridiculed Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia — calling him unfit to be president due to his “learning disability” and “low IQ.” “Honestly I’m all for people with learning disabilities, but not for my president. The president should not have learning disabilities, okay?” Trump told reporters in the Oval…
A British strength coach faced criticism online after filming herself working out at a popular Bali gym and complaining that the men around her were “intentionally” ignoring her. Danica Kennedy, 37, a British fitness and breath work coach based in the digital nomad hub of Canggu, shared a clip on…
Cher’s son Elijah Blue Allman has reportedly been arrested for alleged assault and criminal trespassing. Allman, 49, was arrested on Friday, February 27, after allegedly causing a disturbance at a New Hampshire prep school, according to multiple media reports. A spokesperson for the Concord Police Department told TMZ that the…
Iran posed an “intolerable risk” to the U.S. with its missile threat and, during negotiations, wouldn’t accept “free nuclear fuel forever” – all of which led up to Saturday’s attack on Tehran. Follow The Post’s live coverage of the United States’ airstrikes on Iran Senior administration officials briefed reporters on…
LAS VEGAS — How do you grow a niche sport in parts of the world that are largely unfamiliar with it? Follow the formula that the National Rugby League has been crafting as it’s brought the sport here for a weeklong showcase in each of the past three years. It’s…
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is turning to a controversial football figure for advice ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. The polarizing quarterback revealed that he is connecting with former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Manziel — who’s had his own run-ins with controversy — for advice and mentorship as the draft…
Iran’s eliminated tyrant Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spent nearly 37 years as the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader, overseeing a murderous, oppressive regime with more than 30,000 state-sponsored executions under his watch. The 86-year-old tyrannical cleric – who assumed control over the Islamic Republic of Iran in June 1989 — has been…
SAN FRANCISCO — The Lakers needed Saturday night. Even with the Warriors being without two of their best players in star guard Steph Curry and big man Kristaps Porzingis, Thursday’s gut-wrenching loss to the Suns was the latest example of why the Lakers can’t take an opponent lightly despite who…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Winter white popped off this season, but the color’s real time to shine? Spring and summer. Dakota Johnson‘s white bag style is the easiest way to nail the perennial trend.…
Observations from the Yankees spring training on Saturday: Wells to do In his last game before leaving for the WBC, Austin Wells crushed his first home run of the spring, a no-doubter off Blue Jays minor league righty Nate Garkow. Cruz under control Fernando Cruz, also headed for the WBC,…
Two women’s basketball players from the University of Nebraska-Omaha played hero after practice on Tuesday, February 24, helping two drivers escape their cars after falling into a sinkhole. “At first I thought it was just an accident,” student-athlete Olivia Borsutzki told college and high school sports outlet On3 after the…
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Far too many times over the past few years, the Islanders have been in the same position the Blue Jackets were Saturday night: playing a four-point game, long before the end of the season, where it felt like their lives were on the line. Rarely have they…
Authorities have found a Florida man who went missing on Valentine’s Day shoulder-deep in muck authorities have likened to quicksand. First responders in Palatka located Andrew Giddens on Thursday, February 26, alive at the Vulcan Materials Company in Melrose, but caught in a thick substance that made it impossible for…
Youth movement has taken on a new meaning for Red Bull New York. When Michael Bradley took over as head coach of the MLS club, everyone expected that he would be willing to give some playing time to younger players, but nobody had it in the cards that he would…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Whenever a celebrity wears something we like, we almost dread finding out the brand. Chances are, the piece — be it a simple white T-shirt or a pair of gold…
TAMPA — There goes the captain — and a third of the projected Opening Day roster. The Yankees just hope to get them all back in the condition they sent them. Aaron Judge and most of his other teammates who are playing in the World Baseball Classic got their final…
Former Ellen DeGeneres Show child star Sophia Grace Brownlee has no regrets about becoming a young mother. “I was quite young when I had River. I was 19, which I do feel like is quite young,” Brownlee, 22, said on the Wednesday, February 25, episode of the “Private Story” podcast,…
One of the top Google searches on Saturday for some fans watching the NFL combine will be “Who is Taylen Green?” The top-10 quarterback prospect for this year’s NFL draft marveled at the combine, hitting top marks at the position on Saturday. The Arkansas product, at 6-foot-5 and 227 pounds,…
American Idol alum David Archuleta forged long-lasting friendships with reality TV stars Heather Gay and Jessi Ngatikaura over their respective former ties to the Church of Latter-Day Saints. “A couple nights ago, I had Jessi, who is one of the amazing women on [The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives], who’s…
President Trump confirmed the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the American-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, calling it “justice.” Follow The Post’s live coverage of the United States’ airstrikes on Iran “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead. This is not only Justice for the people of…
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Brandon Nimmo’s cellphone rang on Nov. 20 and David Stearns’ name came up on the screen, and in that moment, Nimmo knew something important was afoot. Stearns had reached out before. The two had debriefed on the 2025 season just a few weeks earlier, for example. But…
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is denying any involvement in an alleged robbery and kidnapping case in Florida. “He did not participate in, nor was he present for, any conduct related to the alleged offenses,” Arnold’s lawyer, Timothy Jansen, claimed in a statement to TMZ Sports on Friday, February 27.…
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