The Justice Department has launched an investigation into a radical Northern Virginia prosecutor who allegedly discriminated against US citizens by offering preferential treatment “only to illegal alien” criminal defendants. The DOJ notified Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano on Wednesday that it is looking into potential civil rights violations related to his office’s plea bargaining, charging decisions and sentencing policies. “Under my leadership, the Civil Rights Division will not allow local prosecutors to pick and choose winners based on their immigration status,” Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said in a statement. “This investigation will uncover whether this prosecutor is putting…
A participant in a grueling 250-mile ultramarathon on trails across northern Arizona died Tuesday after experiencing a medical emergency, race organizers and local law enforcement said. First responders attended to a woman in her 40s who was participating in the race and collapsed at a trailhead in the Groom Creek…
They say your best suit is your birthday suit. Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Emily Ratajkowski, Beyoncé and Heidi Klum are just some of the stars who have shown off what their mama gave them while posing topless. Beyoncé went near naked in October 2024 while dressing up as Michael Jackson…
It’s a canned conspiracy. Two Californians are suing Cento Fine Foods for allegedly committing “tomato fraud” — claiming the fruits in its canned products are not the coveted “Ferrari” of tomato varieties they boast, according to a saucy new lawsuit. The plaintiffs alleged that New Jersey-based Cento is the “primary…
This is how fragile it all is. This is how tenuous it can be. The Knicks were going to survive this wicked counterpunch from the 76ers after a long and trying night of the soul. Philly looked poised to steal Game 2 all night long until the Knicks reached back…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says if fans don’t like the sky-high prices for this year’s World Cup, then too bad! He claimed this week that officials jacked up prices for this summer’s games — where the cost of a ticket to the final is nearly $13,000, compared to about $1,600…
It had been a struggle and a slog all game. The Knicks trailed after the first, second and third quarters. The 76ers were playing more freely without Joel Embiid. Jalen Brunson was having a clunker. Then the NBA’s best fourth-quarter team emerged. It’s something that had not been needed for…
Daniel Craig, Ashton Kutcher and more celebrity parents have decided not to leave their children with trust funds. “Isn’t there an old adage that if you die a rich person, you’ve failed?” Craig told Candis in an August 2021 interview. “I think Andrew Carnegie gave away what in today’s money would…
The University of Virginia’s Center for Politics shifted 17 House races Wednesday in response to redistricting, primary elections and congressional scandals. Nine of the organization’s race-ratings changes were made in Florida, where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new GOP-friendly congressional map into law earlier this week. On balance, the…
Disneyland is pulling the plug on one of its most iconic gas-guzzlers. The Anaheim theme park plans to replace the gasoline-powered cars on its classic Autopia attraction with fully electric vehicles — ending nearly 70 years of exhaust fumes in Tomorrowland as California regulators continue cracking down on emissions statewide.…
Sure, LIV Golf needs money to survive now that the Saudi investors are, after 2026, ceasing their outlandish spending that changed the landscape of golf as we once knew it. Scott O’Neil acknowledges as much. But the CEO of LIV Golf insisted in an interview with The Post on Wednesday…
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. clapped back at ex-girlfriend Madison Pettis after she called him a “psychopath” during a March podcast appearance. “That was crazy,” Porter, 27, said on the Monday, May 4 episode of the “One Night with Steiny” podcast, appearing alongside influencer Celina Powell. “I wasn’t feeling…
San Francisco has been a case study in how not to run a city, but a new report is amplifying the alarm as voters consider a CEO tax that some are calling a poison pill for the epicenter of tech. The Bay Area Council Economic Institute released a study on…
Shivon Zilis, Elon Musk’s romantic partner and the mother of four of his children, testified Wednesday in his explosive lawsuit against OpenAI – fielding questions about whether she “funneled” information to Musk while she was sitting on the artificial intelligence giant’s board. “I had an allegiance to the best outcome…
Former University of North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez provided a damming indictment of the Bill Belichick-led Tar Heels in a recent interview. Lopez, who was UNC’s starter in 2025, has transferred to ACC rival Wake Forest for the upcoming season, and speaking with Sports Illustrated this week, he revealed an…
An Ohio woman has been arrested after a dead teenager was found inside a bedroom in her home, which was allegedly there for one month before police discovered the body during a welfare check. LaRonda Anne Mitchell was arrested and taken into custody on Tuesday, May 5. She was charged…
A year-long probe into UCLA’s medical school uncovered illegal race-based admissions practices, the federal Department of Justice announced Wednesday. “UCLA’s admissions process has been focused on racial demographics at the expense of merit and excellence — allowing racial politics to distract the school from the vital work of training great…
Aaron Glenn will be calling the Jets defense this season. So what will new defensive coordinator Brian Duker’s role be? “First and foremost, my role here is to help A.G., right, and help put him in great positions that he does a great job calling the game,” Duker said in…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Martha Stewart has spent decades perfecting that polished, camera-ready glow — so when one of her reported beauty staples surfaces, it’s worth paying attention. The lifestyle icon’s complexion always looks…
WASHINGTON — FBI agents raided the office of a powerful Virginia Democratic state senator on Wednesday as part of a public corruption probe, federal law enforcement sources told The Post. A cannabis dispensary that State Sen. L. Louis Lucas has said she co-owns, and which is located across a parking lot…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized the marketing of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes, marking the first time it has authorized fruit-flavored vaping products. The FDA said the products are pods made by Los Angeles-based Glas Inc., a vaping manufacturer that uses age-verification technology to restrict access. The pods come in mango,…
Nick Bosa is hardly the only one in his relationship with a stunning physique. The Niners star’s girlfriend, Ella Ailiff, showed off her fit frame in a small pink bikini during a recent magazine shoot. Ailiff threw on a two-piece and hit a tennis court in the Miami area for…
When it comes to experiencing the Coachella Music Festival, Khloé Kardashian may be following the one-and-done rule. “I have gone to Coachella. I’ve gone once,” Kardashian, 41, revealed on the Wednesday, May 6, episode of the “Khloé in Wonder Land” podcast. “It was many moons ago. I want to say…
FBI Director Kash Patel threatened to file a lawsuit against The Atlantic Friday over a “categorically false and defamatory” report alleging “bouts of excessive drinking” have negatively impacted his leadership of the bureau. The “hit piece,” as Patel’s lawyer described the story, claims the FBI director’s “conspicuous inebriation and unexplained…
Brent Headrick was solid in getting out of a jam he inherited in the seventh and David Bednar picked up his sixth save of the season in a 4-2 win over Kansas City on Friday in The Bronx. But even on a night when the bullpen was mostly good, Camilo…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Gigi Hadid just made a case for swapping your usual neutral layers for something a little bolder this spring. The model stepped out in New York City on April 13…
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., lashed back at accusations she “weaponized” a social media post with Dave Chappelle, arguing the comedian had already waded into the political debate over transgender issues. “Dave Chappelle can have his little counseling session with NPR,” Boebert told Fox News Digital, referring to an interview Chappelle…
Miles McBride and Landry Shamet share so much in common. They are two of the Knicks’ three most important bench players, with Mitchell Robinson being the other. They are two of the Knicks’ best 3-point shooters and point-of-attack defenders. Both, though it’s not their natural position, can handle point-guard duties…
WWE star The Miz pushed back against wrestling fans who haven’t been thrilled about Pat McAfee and Jelly Roll playing pivotal roles on the road to WrestleMania. “A lot of people will get upset about celebrities coming into WWE,” The Miz, 45, exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, April 16,…
The US Navy denied a report Friday that warships deployed to the Middle East were short on food and sailors were purportedly being served what some on social media described as “rationed slop.” “Recent reports alleging food shortages and poor quality aboard our deployed ships are false,” read a statement…
DENVER –– Freddie Freeman has made a future Hall of Fame career out of a simple offensive approach. “My dad always taught me: Hit the ball to left field,” he said. Which, during his childhood in Orange County, made Garret Anderson his favorite baseball player to watch growing up. “As…
The ongoing drama between Alix Earle and Alex Cooper was rooted in an “ego-driven” conflict that ultimately led to their very public feud, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “It was not one isolated incident that led to the feud. There were multiple occasions where Alex made Alix feel uncomfortable,”…
A potential Nancy Pelosi successor who has incessantly bragged of his ties to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suffered a public humiliation after the progressive Dem darling declined to endorse him in a video interview. Ocasio-Cortez was cornered by a reporter for Drop Site and asked about her opinion of Saikat Chabrakarti, who…
Tracy McGrady sits down with The Post’s Steve Serby for some Q&A ahead of the Knicks-Hawks playoff series: Q: What is the key for the Knicks to reach the NBA Finals? A: It starts on the defensive end. When they’re locked in and talking, they’re a different team. I’ve seen…
Melissa Gorga has some advice for the new Real Housewives of New Jersey cast members as they gear up for season 15. “I want them to be authentic, and I want them to know not to be nervous,” Melissa, 47, told Us Weekly exclusively while attending the Bovita Health —…
Ex-Va. Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and wife Cerina’s teen children were blessed from birth with sharp intellects and impressive athletic prowess, but for years suffered under the crushing weight of their parents’ toxic marriage and a father whose life and mental state were in freefall. Court documents describe Cameron, 16,…
Elon Musk turned heads Friday when he suggested that the federal government paying citizens a “universal high income” is the best way to combat AI-related job losses. “Universal HIGH INCOME via checks issued by the Federal government is the best way to deal with unemployment caused by AI,” Musk said in…
Last year showed that regular-season results often aren’t the greatest indicator of how playoff matchups will go. The Knicks went 1-3 against the Pistons and 0-4 against the Celtics and later eliminated both in the first and second round, respectively. Conversely, they went 2-1 against the Pacers, who eliminated them…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! I’m very diligent about my skincare routine. Yet despite religiously slathering on eye creams and serums galore, prominent dark circles recently appeared under my eyes. Could this be a result…
A cousin of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, is throwing his tech fortune behind two of the governor’s biggest critics. Siebel Systems founder Tom Siebel, second cousin of Siebel Newsom, gave $50,000 to San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s bid for California governor and another $10,000 to Republican former…
Santa Monica locals are reeling after learning a beloved British pub will soon give way to a Taco Bell Cantina — prompting outrage online and fears the beachside city is losing yet another piece of its identity. The Britannia Pub, a fixture at 318 Santa Monica Blvd. for three decades, confirmed…
DENVER — There was a fight outside Coors Field on Friday afternoon. More specifically, a snowball fight — with a couple Dodgers fans enjoying an early-spring snow day at the Rockies’ home ballpark. In the hours leading up to the start of a four-game series between the Dodgers and Rockies,…
Jurors deliberating what punishment child killer Tanner Horner should inevitably receive were seen sobbing inside a Texas courtroom on Thursday, April 16, as the state presented video and audio evidence of little Athena Strand screaming and sobbing as she was being murdered by the FedEx driver. Heartbreaking security footage from…
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