House lawmakers doled out more than $338,000 in taxpayer funds from a so-called “sexual harassment slush fund” between 2007 and 2017, according to data released by Rep. Nancy Mace this week. The figure is higher than previously known, but a much lower portion of the $18 million total paid out in response to workplace complaints on Capitol Hill than had been rumored. On Monday, Mace (R-SC) confirmed the names of four former legislators whose offices made payments: Reps. Blake Farenthold (R-Texas), Eric Massa (D-NY), John Conyers (D-Mich.), and Patrick Meehan (R-Pa.) All four were previously known to have faced sexual…
Being on The Sopranos as a young girl had a profound impact on the way Jamie Lynn Sigler viewed herself. “What I saw disturbed me. I didn’t look like any young girl on TV,” Sigler, 44, wrote in her new book, And So It Is…: A Memoir of Acceptance and…
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…
May 5 (Reuters) – Coinbase said on Tuesday it will cut about 700 jobs, or about 14% of its global workforce, as part of a restructuring plan aimed at reducing costs and repositioning the business for the artificial intelligence era. The move comes as the crypto exchange navigates volatility in crypto…
That’s one way to make your heart jump — or slow it down, in one man’s case. Walking home one night, a 29-year-old man from Queens started experiencing heart palpitations at 140 beats per minute (bpm), far higher than the average resting heart rate of 60 to 100 bpm. But when he…
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…
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Nineteen years. That’s how long it’s been since the Buffalo Sabres won a playoff round. As fans may recall, their last win was way back…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Everyone’s going somewhere this spring or summer. Whether you’re jetting to Europe or your in-laws’ place in the Midwest, the right outfit makes you appear effortlessly sleek and polished. A…
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…
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…
President Trump claimed in an interview Monday evening that US hostilities with Iran could last another two or three weeks while refusing to say whether a cease-fire between the two countries remained in effect. “We’ve taken out much of what we’d have to do, probably another two weeks, two weeks,…
The spotlight was on Joel Embiid from the opening tip. The first “f–k Embiid” chant came immediately afterward. Several more followed. The sellout crowd at Madison Square Garden picked up where it left off two years ago, screaming when the Sixers’ 7-footer flopped and erupting every time Jalen Brunson burned…
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…
The scene from inside the Honda Center on Thursday said it all. There was the fist pump from goaltender Lukas Dostal. The sea of orange-clad fans, scattered across the seats, descending into a frenzy as the horn sounded and Game 6 — a 5-2 win to secure a first-round series…
CBS has cut the episode count for several TV shows ahead of the fall 2026 season. The network confirmed that Ghosts, Matlock and NCIS: Sydney received a shakeup by having their premieres moved to 2027 for midseason. They will join the new show Einstein, which is finally premiering in 2027…
The chair of the California Democratic Party has had enough of the possibility that Republicans could lock out Democrats in this year’s governor’s race — and wants to change the the voting system to prevent that in the future. Rusty Hicks is one of the first prominent Democrats this year…
Your adult race destiny may be determined at birth. Ultra-endurance events have surged in popularity, with more than 150,000 North Americans racing ultramarathons (a distance longer than the standard 26.2-mile marathon) last year. And while these hardcore events can prematurely age vital parts of the body, one factor may shape…
The World Cup’s “sexiest fan” is still turning heads. Ivana Knoll, a Croatia fan who first earned the title at the 2018 tournament, was spotted walking the paddock ahead of the Miami Grand Prix this weekend. And one cameraman seemingly got a bit distracted. As seen in a clip of…
If you’re looking for the best quality sports documentaries, HBO Max is the place to go. The top streamer’s sports documentary content is easily just as good as their prestige narrative shows. The platform features fascinating stories about legends like Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods and Serena Williams. This May, Watch…
Cole Allen thought he was “Rambo” and armed himself “to the teeth” to try to kill President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, DC’s top law-enforcement official revealed Sunday. Jeanine Pirro, US attorney for the District of Columbia, stressed it wasn’t friendly fire but Allen, 31, who shot a…
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy slammed his predecessor for sowing the seeds of Spirit Airlines’ dramatic collapse when the Biden administration killed a $3.8 billion merger deal with JetBlue. “Spirit tried to merge with JetBlue. The Joe Biden-Pete Buttigieg administration and DOJ tanked that deal,” Duffy told ABC’s “This Week” on…
Joel Embiid does not want a repeat of 2024. Knicks fans took over Philly’s Wells Fargo Center the last time that New York faced the Sixers in the playoffs. And after clinching a repeat matchup in the second round, the center had a plea for Sixers ticket-holders. “I just have…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Wedding season is in full swing, and with fresh invitations arriving daily, the urge to refresh your guest dress collection (and avoid Instagram repeats) grows stronger. But it can be…
That’s the spirit. A top Biden official has all but admitted that the Democratic administration’s Justice Department sealed Spirit Airlines’ fate when it rejected a merger request — and suggested it was the wrong choice after the ultralow-cost airline shut down Saturday morning. Neera Tanden, who previously served as a…
There is a troubling contradiction at the heart of the global transition to a cleaner, greener, tech-driven future: Modern technologies — everything from AI to wind turbines, as well as cellphones, electric vehicles and defense systems — depend on critical minerals. But many of the communities where those minerals are…
A new study has found sobering effects of weed on teenage brains. While more teens are staying away from marijuana across the country, the drug is still used by one in five kids in New York, according to a New York Impact Report from November 2025. And though some purport…
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. After a longer-than-expected break in the schedule, F1 is back and back on American soil. The fifth annual running of the Miami Grand Prix is…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Living in New York City, I have a front-row seat to the most notable style trends. In place of jeans, all the ‘It’ girls are reaching for billowy maxi skirts,…
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 Yankees host the Orioles on Sunday afternoon and potential MLB bettors can join bet365 Sportsbook by using the bet365 bonus code to place…
Saturday Night Live UK zinged President Donald Trump with a joke about his age while reacting to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. “For all those in attendance it was an undeniably terrifying event,” Weekend Update cohost Ania Magliano began on Saturday, May 2 (via Deadline). “President Trump s*** himself.…
There are underdogs, and then there are the kind of underdogs that look like they just wandered into the wrong NBA arena. The Lakers aren’t just staring up at the Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals, they’re squinting at them through a telescope. Thankfully for the Lakers, this is not…
Rapper Lil Jon encouraged his fans to “love your people hard” while looking back on the final father-son trip he took before his son DJ Young Slade’s death at 27. “To anyone reading this — don’t put your family off,” Lil Jon (real name Jonathan H. Smith) wrote via Instagram…
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will peak overnight from May 5-6, giving skywatchers a chance to spot fast-moving “shooting stars” created by debris from Halley’s Comet.The Eta Aquariids (also spelled Eta Aquarids) are active from April 19 to May 28 each year, with meteors appearing to radiate from the constellation…
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