California’s super-rich have plenty of luxury bunkers to choose from — but this one takes doomsday prepping to a whole new level. A massive network of underground vaults is being carved into the Swiss Alps, offering the ultra-wealthy a heavily fortified place to stash everything from priceless art and gold to vintage Ferraris and expensive wine. Swiss businessman Thomas Gasser, chairman of the board of Brünig Mega Safe, is behind the project beneath the Brünig Pass near the village of Lungern. The complex will house about 20 private vaults buried under more than 100 meters of solid rock — a…
Rosie O’Donnell managed to taunt President Donald Trump without directly mentioning his name in her guest-hosting debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. “If you thought the president hated Jimmy Kimmel Live! when it was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, buckle up, people,” O’Donnell, 64, began her monologue during the Monday, August 17,…
Initial public offerings for OpenAI and Anthropic stand to unlock an estimated $430 billion in charity pledges, rivaling the gifts of American tycoons during the Gilded Age. With the companies’ looming IPOs estimated to generate more than $1 trillion each, both AI giants have pledged to give billions of dollars…
Despite being one of the remotest places on Earth, more than 100,000 people journey to Antarctica every year. And within the next few years, the number of tourists flocking to the continent each summer could reach 450,000. That’s far fewer people than visit the Great Barrier Reef or Grand Canyon…
Pulling your way out of perpetual mediocrity in the NHL is a long and torturous process, which is why the Rangers ought to be careful that they don’t step straight into it. That might be the biggest longer-term danger for Chris Drury in navigating a retool for the club that…
QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Jeju Island, South Korea, in the East China Sea [33.37671270, 126.46997496]What’s in the photo? A “street” of swirling clouds alongside a giant sediment plumeWhich satellite took the photo? NASA’s Terra satellite (using the MODIS instrument)When was it taken? Feb. 19, 2026This picturesque satellite snap shows a…
T’Vondre Sweat didn’t draw any blood or tears. But the 366-pound nose tackle made his presence felt Monday in 11-on-11 drills during his first training camp practice with the Jets after being activated from the non-football injury list. “He has the ability to take up two gaps for the most…
Blake Lively encouraged people to “be kind” following the deaths of her late Gossip Girl costar Michelle Trachtenberg and Hayden Panettiere. Lively, 38, shared a clip of Trachtenberg and Panettiere in their 2005 comedy Ice Princess via her Instagram Story on Monday, August 17, along with a reminder that everyone…
WASHINGTON — The top US military commander in the Middle East has admitted that sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are “tired” after a record-setting deployment, but continue to “fire on all cylinders” after reports emerged last week that multiple service members attempted to jump overboard. Adm. Brad Cooper, the…
As Mike McDaniel is on to new beginnings with the Los Angeles Chargers, he’s about to go on a trip down memory lane. McDaniel stood at the podium on Monday and said this week’s scrimmage and game with the 49ers will be a “Career segment” for him. “You talk about…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Victoria Beckham has mastered the art of understated fashion, and her vacation dress style is proof that the simplest outfits can also be some of the most flattering. With a…
She’s breaking for Bruce. A dyed-in-the-wool Democratic donor who previously contributed to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s campaign is raising funds for her Republican gubernatorial opponent Bruce Blakeman, The Post has learned. Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg, a professional photographer and philanthropist who’s the widow of late New Jersey Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg, plans…
Count Joe Tsai among the few in New York City who are less than thrilled by the Knicks ending their 53-year NBA championship drought. That’s because the city’s most beloved basketball franchise hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy before the Nets owner and his team could get their hands on it…
Below Deck Mediterranean‘s Nathan Gallagher surprised Max Salvador by asking him to secretly side with him instead of Joe Bradley amid their feud. During the Monday, August 17, episode of the hit Bravo series, Max joined the crew on Akira One while Nathan was healing from a back injury. Max…
WASHINGTON — The White House is crowing over a 3.1% dip in prescription prices as evidence that President Trump’s pressure on drug companies is working — claiming Monday that it is the “steepest drop since 1963.” Trump “promised to slash prescription drug prices — and he has delivered,” the White…
Nolan McLean allowed seven consecutive batters to reach base in the first and second innings Monday night. Only one run scored over that stretch. It was a charmed life indeed for the right-hander, who watched two other rookies — Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing — combine to nail three runners…
The 13-win Sky have given the championship-hopeful Liberty more trouble than they should have this season. Scratch that, it’s rookie Sydney Taylor who’s been the main problem. Taylor torched New York in each of their previous two matchups, dropping 24 points in the June 17 meeting and 31 more July…
Taylor Swift is proudly supporting her dear friend Phoebe Bridgers after she dropped her newest album, Lost Weekend. “It’s her birthday but she gave us a gift,” Swift, 36, wrote while resharing Bridgers’ new record via her Instagram Story on Monday, August 17, which also fell on the indie musician’s…
WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) for “inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer” — after he admitted to cheating on his wife following a Post exposé that revealed Gomez kissed a much younger aide three years ago. The Ethics Committee cited a potential…
The recent surge by the Mets hasn’t changed president of baseball operations David Stearns’ plans to conduct a managerial search after the season. Stearns said Monday he still expects that interim manager Andy Green will return to the front office next season. Green was the Mets vice president for player…
Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 17, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Hayden Panettiere‘s autopsy is complete, the Greenville County Coroner’s Office announced, and discovered no signs of trauma that could have contributed to the actress’ death.…
Chinese spy Christine Fang — also known as “Fang Fang” — had an impressive run infiltrating California politics that included Ambien-fueled romps with disgraced Rep. Eric Swalwell before vanishing back to her home country, newly released FBI files show. The “narcissistic” honeypot reportedly bragged of her seductive exploits, launched an…
Cam Skattebo is looking to add to his game, not subtract from it. So while, yes, you might see him run around people on occasion, his battering-ram style isn’t going away, either. “I think Coach [John Harbaugh] loves that I run right over the top of people. Physicality is his…
Cut marks suggestive of cannibalism have been discovered on the fossils of an ancient human relative in a cave in Spain, new research finds. But many of the bones from the species, known as Homo antecessor, were from adults — not just children, as previous discoveries had found — adding…
The first step of Year 3 of the Jim Harbaugh-led Chargers officially opens Tuesday. The opening of training camp kicks off a season filled with huge expectations and a handful of important questions. Here are some things to focus on as the Chargers open camp: Three position battles to watch…
Below Deck Mediterranean introduced a franchise first with a soiled sheets scandal that left many cast members — and viewers — disgusted. Season 11 started off on a surprising note when deckhand Luke Brumer hooked up with Genevieve Lillie in his shared cabin with Nathan Gallagher. The couple had sex…
First lady Melania Trump and son Barron are the latest targets of Iran’s sick anti-US propaganda. A new video out of Iran is encouraging supporters of the Islamic regime to assassinate President Trump’s wife. Entitled “How to Kill Melania Trump,” the video shows images of the first lady in the…
Singer-songwriter Carly Simon recently revealed she is battling Parkinson’s disease. In a statement released Monday, the “You’re So Vain” singer shared that she stepped out of the spotlight because it’s “taken me some time to understand the diagnosis, to adjust to it and to decide how much I wanted to…
Devanne Adams, wife of Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Davante Adams, announced the couple is expecting their fourth child together. Devanne Adams took to social media to share the happy news. “How blessed am I to get to do this again🥺🤎,” she wrote in her Instagram caption. The NFL…
University of North Carolina football general manager, Michael Lombardi, has abruptly been placed on administrative leave. “The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has placed Michael Lombardi, general manager for the Carolina football program, on paid administrative leave, effective immediately,” the school said in a statement obtained by Us…
WASHINGTON — Former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci admitted in newly released diary entries to having several private discussions with a since-indicted adviser whom he disavowed before Congress in June 2024. For years, Fauci faced intense political and scientific backlash over US funding…
A high-quality bootleg version of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” was viewed millions of times on X before the social media platform took it down – the latest development in fans’ desperate frenzy to watch the epic. The pirated version of the movie racked up more than 2.1 million views on…
The Colts appear to be getting their starting quarterback back within the next few days. Daniel Jones said he has no ill effects from his torn Achilles that ended his 2025 season, which he suffered in Week 14 against the Jaguars last December. “I’m feeling good,” Jones said on “The…
After his breakout role in a vertical microdrama, Nick Skonberg is opening up about his decision to make his next film his last. “There was definitely a moment after that viral tweet [about my role on Loving My Brother’s Best Friend] blew up that I was like, ‘OK, maybe this…
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill promised Americans bigger paychecks by eliminating federal taxes on tips, overtime pay, and other income – but many Democrat-run states have chosen to keep collecting anyway. The refusal of blue states to follow the federal government’s lead has resulted in a patchwork of…
Bernard Arnault, the billionaire chairman of French luxury group LVMH, has dismissed media reports of a bitter succession battle among his five children, insisting in rare public comments about his family that it remains united. Investors have long sought greater clarity on who will eventually succeed Arnault, 77, after nearly four decades at the…
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is in the midst of a Cy Young season in 2026, but his tenure under the bright lights of Hollywood began in scandal. In March 2024, the Dodgers fired interpreter Ippei Mizuhara after allegations of massive theft and illegal sports gambling surfaced during the…
Milania Giudice and her family are mourning the loss of her childhood friend Victoria Zardoya after a fatal accident. “There are no words for this kind of pain,” Joe Giudice wrote via Instagram on Sunday, July 26, sharing a photo of himself with Milania, 20, and her friends. “Victoria, you…
WASHINGTON — Sen. Mitch McConnell was all smiles Monday as he posed for a photo demonstrating his recovery from a fall at his Capitol Hill home last month. The 84-year-old has not yet been medically cleared to return to the Senate, which is scheduled to leave DC for a five-week…
Paramount CEO David Ellison said Monday that he’s “highly confident” his company will win its antitrust case and merge with Warner Bros. Discovery — as actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming and Benedict Wong push the UK government to block it. Ellison told staffers in a note obtained by The Post…
Imagine a snack that not only physically melts in your mouth with every bite, but whose calories seem to disappear just as quickly. Magic, right? Your brain thinks so, thanks to a phenomenon known as “vanishing caloric density.” But this mental magic trick could actually lead you to eat more…
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 North American hard-court season, which culminates with the US Open, gets underway in earnest on Monday at ATP Washington. The field for this…
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