Vice President JD Vance claimed Tuesday an anti-fraud task force has worked to recover hundreds of billions of dollars in fraudulent small business loans, COVID-19 relief and student aid. “We referred over $22 billion in fraudulent small business loans back to the Treasury for collection,” Vance said at a White House event Tuesday. “We deferred more than $1.3 billion in fraudulent Medicaid reimbursements, that were coming from various states, particularly California.” Another $135 billion “stolen after the floodgates were opened in the immediate aftermath of COVID,” were also clawed back, as was $6.3 billion in “suspected fraudulent government contracts,” he…
Chrisley Knows Best alum Lindsie Chrisley is speaking out after being arrested for an alleged DUI. Us Weekly can confirm that Chrisley, 36, was arrested in Georgia on Saturday, May 23, for DUI less safe, attempting to elude police, improper passing, reckless driving and speeding. In Georgia, DUI less safe…
Los Angeles voters are sounding off on the city’s homelessness crisis ahead of the upcoming mayoral and gubernatorial races, with many saying they’ve lost faith in local leaders after years of promises and billions in spending. “Zero progress,” one woman bluntly told The California Post when asked whether LA has…
Oil prices jumped about 3% Tuesday morning after Iran vowed retaliation following the US military’s “self-defense strikes” in the Strait of Hormuz, though stocks ticked up as investors held onto hopes for a peace deal. Brent crude oil jumped 3.9% to $97.07 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures were…
Stunning new footage shows a bright-green “fireball” meteor exploding in the skies over an erupting volcano in the Philippines. Initial reports suggested that the falling space rock may have struck the mountain’s fiery slopes — however, experts have confirmed that this did not actually happen.The “visually striking” fireball was spotted…
Chrissy Teigen narrowly missed a wardrobe malfunction while attending the 2026 American Music Awards on Monday, May 25. Teigen, 40, was accompanied by her husband while walking the red carpet in a bright orange gown on Monday. When she stopped to pose for photos, the heel of Teigen’s shoe got…
Silicon Valley’s attempt to propel Matt Mahan into the California governor’s office is unraveling into a costly political lesson for the tech elite who believed a business-minded outsider could quickly reshape the state. What began as an ambitious effort to install a centrist Democrat with deep ties to the tech world has…
Ferrari shares plunged 5% Tuesday as car fanatics called the brand’s new $640,000 electric vehicle a “monstrosity” – comparing the design to much-cheaper rides and bashing the brand for using tech to replicate the iconic engine growl. The “Luce,” named after the Italian word for light, is the Maranello, Italy-based…
Don’t disrupt your flow state. Periods are rarely pleasant, but there are some simple things that can make Aunt Flo’s visit worse, according to one health expert. All it takes to make that time of the month more manageable are four simple lifestyle switches. Mistake No. 1: Bed rotting (or…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Everyone is favored to beat Jalen Brunson; until it’s time to beat Jalen Brunson. While the Knicks are waiting for their opponent in the…
Alix Earle is opening up about an emotional run-in with her ex, Braxton Berrios. The influencer posted a “UNGRWM” (un-get ready with me) video via TikTok on Monday, May 25, which documented her getting ready for bed the night before as she spoke about bumping into Berrios on a night…
WASHINGTON — This is hiss-terical. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a wild video Tuesday of himself wrangling two black racer snakes while his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, begged him to be careful. Both snakes, which are not poisonous, repeatedly lurched at Kennedy in an attempt to bite while a grinning cabinet member proudly showed them off to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is being urged to investigate Swiss bank UBS for “obstructing” congressional efforts to uncover its “deep” ties to the Nazi regime through accounts that looted Jewish assets and helped SS officers flee to Argentina following the Second World War. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) penned a…
Summer in New York City took on a whole new meaning when the Knicks reached the 2026 NBA Finals. After completing a four-game sweep of the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night, the Knicks brought the NBA Finals back to Madison Square Garden for the first time…
The third season of Euphoria is coming to an end — but viewers are still left confused by several story lines including Alamo and Maddy’s relationship and Angel’s disappearance. Based on the Israeli series of the same name, Euphoria follows troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggles to…
A shopper at Walmart thought she was buying $3 shoes — until dynamic pricing increased the price by more than six times by the time she checked out. Kat, a content creator on TikTok, shared in a five-part series that she went to Walmart to get her kids new shoes…
QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Lake Bosumtwi, Ghana [6.498727489, -1.4087398896]What’s in the photo? Ghana’s only natural lake, surrounded by exposed veins of goldWhich satellite took the photo? Landsat 8When was it taken? Dec. 29, 2015This shimmering satellite image shows tendrils of gold surrounding Ghana’s sacred “lake of souls,” which was carved…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Avalanche’s season is on the brink as the red-hot Golden Knights don’t seem to be letting up, and they hold a commanding 3-0…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! There are few things we love more than a beauty product that has so many uses that we don’t know how we ever got by without it. That’s how we…
Not all medications are medical marvels — some may do more harm than good. A 26-year-old man reported sexual side effects like orgasm troubles after taking a hair loss drug popular among millions of men, according to a new case study. Even after discontinuing it, his symptoms persisted for a…
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that completion of the framework for a peace deal with Iran may “take a few days” as the two sides scramble to iron out the language. Meanwhile, Iran released an angry statement following US strikes late Monday that targeted two Islamic…
Lavar Ball is back in the headlines. Following Monday’s 130-93 Knicks in in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals, completing the sweep of the Cavaliers, Ball took to social media to post some thoughts about the game. And it was just as you’d expect. “Just finished watching the Knicks…
West Wilson is detailing his recent filmed conversation with Summer House costar Kyle Cooke after confirming his romance with Kyle’s estranged wife, Amanda Batula. During the Monday, May 25, episode of the “Show Me Something” podcast, which West cohosts with WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, the reality star, 31, confirmed that…
Justin Hartley and wife Sofia Pernas melt our hearts every time they talk about getting the opportunity to work together. The couple originally met on the set of The Young and The Restless in 2015. After their first time as costars, Hartley and Pernas went their separate ways before reconnecting…
Vintage jewelry is having a moment. Just look at the most recent Oscars red carpet, where dozens of celebs topped off their gowns with old gems, like Elle Fanning in a spotlight-stealing diamond choker from 1903, or the dozens of dudes sporting antique brooches affixed to their tuxedo jackets. “There’s…
Hong Kong has become a critical financial and logistical lifeline for Iran’s regime — helping move illicit oil, weapons technology and surveillance tools that fuel Tehran’s military machine and domestic repression, according to a bombshell report set for release Monday. The 26-page report by the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong…
For the Knicks fans who still have nightmares about the Antonio McDyess trade; who lived through Isiah Thomas and the baggage that certainly wouldn’t fit in an overhead compartment; who thought both Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry would make the Garden their home; who hoped Carmelo Anthony might solve everything;…
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s company Artists Equity is the subject of a lawsuit alleging defamation against two Miami law enforcement officials who inspired its film The Rip. According to a report by Entertainment Weekly, published on Saturday, May 9, Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana, two police officers from the…
Fine jewelry consumers see bright futures. Per a recent Ipsos/De Beers survey, a whopping 43% of women and 55% of men anticipate purchasing or receiving natural diamond jewelry over the next two years. That optimism is translating into sales. The Natural Diamond Council saw a 2.1% growth in natural diamond…
WASHINGTON — Grace Drexel felt a “glimmer of hope” when President Trump said he would bring up her father’s detention in China when he meets with President Xi Jinping in Beijing next week. “This president has just a remarkable way of doing things that most people say are impossible,” she…
At least six states are slated to open their first Buc-ee’s locations by the end of next year, including two states expected to debut sites in the coming months of 2026. The Texas-based gas station chain — known for its oversized travel plazas with clean restrooms and beaver-themed merchandise —…
Mark Zuckerberg’s threat to shut down Instagram and Facebook in New Mexico over the state’s demands for kids safety protections is a tactic he has previously used to dodge regulations – but as the lawsuits pile up, experts say the act is wearing thin. Meta’s warning came last month on the…
A lion’s head carved out of amethyst has been set into a golden base decorated with baboons.(Image credit: Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1987.1, Cleveland Museum of Art (Public Domain))QUICK FACTSName: Lion’s head pendantWhat it is: An amethyst-and-gold pendantWhere it is from: SudanWhen it was made: Circa 1069…
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Exercise is the best medicine” — and for good reason. Regular movement improves sleep, boosts energy and supports mood while also strengthening the heart and lowering stress. It’s one of the most powerful tools for preventing, and even detecting, cardiovascular disease early, as symptoms such…
PHOENIX — On a day of few positives for the Mets, a displaced starting pitcher finally took a step forward. Sean Manaea pitched a scoreless eighth inning with two strikeouts in the Mets’ 5-1 loss to the Diamondbacks at Chase Field. The result was the lefty’s best in several weeks,…
Tom Brady took a savage public swipe at Kevin Hart — in the name of comedy. During Netflix’s The Roast of Kevin Hart, which streamed live on the platform on Sunday, May 10, Brady, 48, appeared on stage to throw a brutal jab at Hart, 46. “All right, this won’t…
Howdy, pardner! Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is welcoming Big Apple companies relocating or expanding in the Lone Star State after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani demonized billionaire hedge-fund honcho Ken Griffin for being rich. “Governor Abbott is proud to welcome businesses and job creators from across the country to…
Jacob Fatu put an exclamation point on his desire to win the World Heavyweight Championship even as he was pinned in a loss to Roman Reigns at Backlash on Saturday night. Fatu got that crazed look in his eye after Reigns pulled off the victory. Fatu was shocked and enraged as…
One week after settling her legal battle with Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively was publicly praised by husband Ryan Reynolds in a tender Mother’s Day post. Reynolds, 49, took to his Instagram Stories on Sunday, May 10, to pay tribute to Lively, 38, after she and her It Ends With Us…
Winning is a family affair for Jalen Brunson, and he made sure to celebrate the Knicks’ 144-114 series-clinching victory over the 76ers as such. The Knicks star was captured sweetly celebrating the win with his family after he put up 22 points in 28 minutes in Game 4 at Xfinity…
Lindsay Hubbard shared a sweet moment with daughter Gemma and her Summer House costars Kyle Cooke and ex-fiancé Carl Radke. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, May 9, Lindsay, 39, posted two photos that captured her beaming while holding Gemma, 16 months, between Kyle, 43, and Carl, 41. (Lindsay and ex…
It was the best Mother’s Day gift that Orioles pitcher Anthony Nunez could have given his sister-in-law on Sunday. Nunez appeared to randomly mouth the words “it’s a boy” when he came off the mound after the top of the eighth inning. However, it wasn’t random at all, and as…
Diane Keaton’s daughter, Dexter, paid tribute to her late mom on Mother’s Day. Sharing an Instagram post on Sunday, May 10, Dexter, 30, posted a carousel of three beautiful mother-daughter images alongside a caption. “First Mother’s Day without you. I miss you more than words can say. Missing her voice,…
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