Travis Kelce praises Taylor Swift’s bestie Blake Lively in ‘Gossip Girl’ amid ‘It Ends With Us’ backlash
Two injured after reports of an explosion in a Santa Maria courthouse. One person detained
One person was detained after two people were injured when a device exploded in a Santa Maria courthouse.
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Octopus punches fish in under-the-sea slapfest
How does an octopus exert dominance over his fishy friends? By using one of his eight “arms” to keep them in line. Researchers at Germany’s Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior clocked the punchy habit while studying how the different species hunt together in the Red Sea. They called the behavior “partner control mechanism.”
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Top Muslim-voter organization endorses Harris as Middle East conflict escalates
The endorsement follows months of tension between Arab American and Muslim groups and Democratic leaders over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.
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Jenny Mollen recalls the moment she dodged a Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ‘freak-off’ party amid his arrest: ‘So glad I didn’t go’
Combs was arrested for racketeering conspiracy; sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and transportation to engage in prostitution last week.
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Who Is Stephanie Ruhle, the Only TV Anchor Kamala Wants to Face Right Now?
Nathan Congleton/NBC via GettyKamala Harris has found her next TV interview forum—and she’s a friendly face.MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle will interview Harris Wednesday night for the vice president’s first one-on-one network since she became the Democratic presidential nominee. The sit-down is the latest in a string of breakout moments for the MSNBC host, the host of The 11th Hour who has wafted between pressing President Joe Biden over his octogenarian status last year to defending Harris’ short-on-policy campaign last week.The taped interview comes less than a week after Ruhle, also a senior business correspondent for NBC News, told New York Times columnist Bret Stephens in a spirited discussion on Real Time with Bill Maher. that Harris was “not running for perfect” and indicated the vice president provided a better alternative than former President Donald Trump.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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A test for Mayor Bass' Planning Commission — support affordable housing or preserve single-family zoning?
Advocates are rightly pushing L.A. leaders to allow affordable apartments and townhomes on single-family-zoned properties near transit and major corridors in affluent areas.
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Harris should be calling for an Israeli victory over Hamas | Reporter Replay
To avoid alienating voters, Kamala Harris is staying mum on the details of her presidential agenda. Yet she’s already left enough clues about her intentions toward Israel for its supporters to be highly alarmed. NY Post Deputy Editorial Page Editor Adam Brodsky shares this story.
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Harris plans to campaign on Arizona's border with Mexico to show strength on immigration
President Biden tasked Vice President Kamala Harris with working to address the root causes of immigration patterns.
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Trump says Iranian president being guarded at UN while plotting assassination 'a strange set of circumstances'
Former President Trump said that electing him president would "bring back American Strength, Power, and Prestige" that was lost during the Biden presidency.
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Major Muslim Group Endorses Kamala—With Reservations
Getty Images/Scott OlsonA national Muslim American advocacy and turnout group has endorsed Kamala Harris—with a caveat. Emgage Action announced Wednesday it is backing Harris amid Israel’s war with neighboring enemies, even as many grieve the deaths of thousands. Harris and President Joe Biden have been heavily criticized by Muslim communities for failing to do enough to end Israel's retaliation against Hamas, with many in swing states eyeing third-party candidates. “This endorsement is not an agreement with Vice President Harris on all issues, but rather, an honest guidance to our voters regarding the difficult choice they confront at the ballot box,” Emgage wrote in its announcement, saying that it recommended against voting third party. “We understand this endorsement is coming at a time when there is great pain and loss in the Muslim and Arab American communities,” campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez wrote in a statement about the endorsement. She added that Harris will keep working to “bring the war in Gaza to an end.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ star Eduardo Xol dead at 58 after stabbing
Eduardo Xol died a week after he was stabbed in Palm Springs, and the suspect is currently in custody.
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George Stephanopoulos and former Robert Mueller lawyers discuss Russia collusion claims: 'It wasn't a hoax'
"Good Morning America" co-host George Stephanopoulos interviewed former special counsel Robert Mueller’s lawyers about the Russia collusion investigation against former President Trump.
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Georgia doctors speak out to challenge misinformation on state's abortion law, death of Amber Thurman
Two Georgia lawmakers, both emergency-medicine doctors, say the state's law did not play a role in the tragic death of Amber Thurman, despite media "fearmongering."
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L.A. Opera gives 'Madame Butterfly' a classic Hollywood angle, for better and worse
Los Angeles Opera opens its fall season with a production of Puccini's "Madame Butterfly" that sets the story on a 1930s Hollywood film set.
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Hurricane Helene live updates: All of Florida told to be ready to evacuate as storm threatens to become Category 3
Follow the Post for live Hurricane Helene updates.
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Rapper Fatman Scoop’s cause of death revealed after artist collapsed onstage while performing
Hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop, who collapsed onstage while performing in Connecticut last month, died of heart disease, the state medical examiner’s office has determined.
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Police responding to reports of explosion at California courthouse
An explosion was reported at a California courthouse on Wednesday, though police have not said whether anyone was injured.
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G-string trend is here to stay after racy show at Paris Fashion Week
A racy runway show has proven that the exposed G-string trend is here to stay after an array of models strutted their stuff at Paris Fashion Week with their underwear on full display.
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Kyle Richards says these ‘comfortable’ leggings ‘make the butt look good’ — and they’re on sale for under $25
"The reason they’re thicker is to make everything feel held in, which they definitely do," she added.
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College enrollment and trust are low, caught in a death spiral of liberal ideology
In the 1960s, activists on campuses often asked “What if they gave a war and nobody came?” Social justice warriors today may soon be asking the same question, as more and more young people shun higher education.
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Ryan Routh indicted by federal grand jury in Trump assassination attempt
The suspect accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday in a Miami court.
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$10M in safety upgrades for MSK Pavilion construction – that could expose kids to asbestos – won’t curb air toxins, parents say
Memorial Sloan Kettering is slated to spend millions of dollars to limit the amount of carcinogenic dust nearby students are exposed to during a massive UES construction project — but parents say the cancer hospital still isn’t doing enough to curb the toxins. Parents like Yasmina Caleo, say the $10 million the hospital has spent...
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Biden, on ‘The View,’ Calls Trump a ‘Loser’ Who Lacks ‘Redeeming Value’
President Biden became the first sitting president to appear live on “The View.” He said he was “at peace” with his decision not to run again.
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Amtrak announces 'Floridian' train with 2-day route, sparking reactions on social media
Amtrak has announced a new train line connecting Chicago to Miami. The news has ignited some reactions from social media users who addressed the length and price of the trip.
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The Challenge of Making a More Resilient, Sustainable Energy Grid
Panelists at a TIME100 Talks event discussed how the U.S. will meet its energy needs in an equitable, sustainable, and affordable way.
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DOJ inspector general does not deny FBI informants were among Jan 6 crowd
Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz on Wednesday did not deny that federal government confidential human sources were in the crowd at the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Mel Gibson, 68, hits red carpet with 2 youngest of his 9 children
Mel Gibson stepped out to promote his new film, "Monster Summer," and brought his two youngest children, Lucia and Lars, along with him.
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Meta Unveils New Virtual Reality Headset and Other Products
At an event in Silicon Valley, Meta exhibited a range of products meant to blend the real world and virtual reality, with a healthy dose of A.I.
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Anna Delvey Gives Awkward Goodbye After ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Elimination
Delvey said she learned "nothing" from her time on Dancing with the Stars.
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Top DOE deputy Melissa Aviles-Ramos will take over as NYC schools chancellor, Eric Adams announces
Top NYC schools deputy Melissa Aviles-Ramos will take over as schools chancellor for outgoing leader David Banks, Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday.
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Pennsylvania farmers cheer Trump’s 200% tariff threat on John Deere: ‘They can’t be high enough’
Donald Trump threatened to slap 200% tariffs on John Deere if the company moved to Mexico. Some farmers said it’s about time. Others aren’t so sure.
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Democrats Are Ignoring a Major Opportunity
Neglecting their only pickup opportunities leaves the party with just one path to a majority.
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Padres turn triple play to end game, clinch playoff berth: 'It's shocking'
The San Diego Padres shocked the baseball world on Tuesday night when they won their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers and clinched a spot in the postseason.
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Google’s $2.7 Billion Move to Re-Hire AI Genius Draws Attention
Stella Venohr/Picture Alliance via Getty ImagesGoogle’s $2.7 billion dollar deal with AI leader Noam Shazeer is the latest and most eye watering check cut in a string of lucrative hiring transactions by tech leaders scrambling to woo prized artificial intelligence talent.Shazeer, the co-author of a key research paper that sparked the artificial intelligence boom, first joined Google in 2000 as one of the company’s first few hundred employees, but left in 2021 to start his own company after the tech giant refused to debut a chatbot he created.The AI “genius” went on to diss his former employer publicly, claiming Google had become overly risk-averse in its approach to AI development, before founding his own artificial intelligence startup, Character.AI.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Biden’s commerce chief says ‘let’s extinguish’ Trump ‘for good’
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Wednesday she wants to “extinguish” former President Donald Trump “for good” — as the country is still reeling from two attempts on the Republican nominee’s life and ongoing plots against him. “How did we get here? Let’s extinguish him for good,” the former Rhode Island governor said on MSNBC’s “Morning...
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Zelenskyy questions China's 'true interest' behind plan to end Russia’s war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy went after China, Iran and North Korea in an unusually assertive address to the UNGA for their backing of Russian President Vladimir Putin with direct or indirect aid.
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Lance Bass on embracing Halloween, possible NSYNC reunion
Lance Bass talks about his new Halloween-themed children's book, family traditions and reveals updates about a possible NSYNC reunion.
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Alex Jones' Infowars to be auctioned off to pay Sandy Hook families
Under the terms of the court-ordered sale, anyone can bid for Infowars' assets. The outcome could determine Alex Jones' broadcasting fate.
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Amazon employees ‘strongly dissatisfied’ with CEO Andy Jassy’s 5-days a week office edict: report
A survey revealed how the tech giant's employees feel about the new office ruling.
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Trump suggests Iran was involved in both assassination attempts, calls on FBI to hack suspects’ phones
Former President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday Iran may have been behind both assassination attempts on his life — but the FBI has to penetrate the assassins’ phones to be sure. “There have been two assassination attempts on my life that we know of, and they may or may not involve, but possibly do, Iran, but...
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What is rapamycin? Devotees claim the drug can slow down aging
It's unclear how many people are taking rapamycin for its anti-aging properties since the drug is typically taken off-label or purchased from overseas providers.
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Several states are making late changes to election rules, even as voting is set to begin
Across the U.S., including in some swing states, new or altered state laws changing how Americans vote, tally ballots and certify the election.
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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Everybody Still Hates Chris’ On Comedy Central, An Animated Sequel To Chris Rock’s ‘00s Sitcom About His Teenage Years
Chris Rock returns as narrator and producer of this animated sequel; Tichina Arnold and Terry Crews also reprise their roles.
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Youth charged in slaying of teen at Brookland Metro deemed incompetent
The teen charged with fatally shooting a 14-year-old at the Brookland-CUA Metro station in April was found incompetent to stand trial and must undergo treatment.
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Meghan Markle called a ‘demon’ with ‘psycho moments’ by alleged ex-staffers — as others slam ‘untrue’ criticism
“I always thought she was a classic narcissist," said someone who allegedly used to work for Meghan Markle.
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Jennifer Aniston’s trainer reveals how actress maintains fit figure at 55: See her custom workout routine
Dani Coleman, the head trainer at Pvolve, spoke to Page Six about the “Friends” alum’s workout routine, which focuses on 360 core strength and full-body toning.
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Why Jaguars are a ‘sneaky’ possibility for Bill Belichick’s next coaching job
Could Bill Belichick be flying further south than Atlanta next offseason?
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