Usher Says He Was ‘Hacked’ After Diddy Speculation Blows Up
Usher is rushing to squash speculation that his X account was completely wiped clean over the weekend because of his pal Sean “Diddy” Combs’ arrest.
“Account got hacked and damn y’all ran with it!” the singer wrote in an X message on Sunday afternoon. “See you tonight at Intuit Dome,” he added. All his previously erased content appears to be restored.
Despite Usher’s insistence that hackers were responsible for his X activity, some users still think something fishy is going on.
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Hi-rise plans poised to cast shadow over Brooklyn Botanic Garden get OK from city planners
A controversial hi-rise plan that throws shade at the “sacred’’ Brooklyn Botanical Garden — potentially damaging its sensitive exotic plants — got the go-ahead from the city Planning Commission on Monday.
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Gunman Ahmad Alissa, who killed 10 at Colorado supermarket, found guilty of murder
A mentally ill man who killed 10 people at a Colorado supermarket in 2021 was convicted Monday of murder and faces life in prison.
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How migrant gang Tren de Aragua is luring women into forced prostitution in 8 states — including along NYC’s ‘Market of Sweethearts’
Authorities in Texas, Nevada, Illinois, California, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey and New York are now fighting to curtail the sex trade, a leaked law enforcement memo on the Venezuelan migrant gang shows.
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El precoz Endrick confirma su valía y pide más minutos con Real Madrid
Cuando Endrick se unió al Real Madrid tras cumplir 18 años, muchos cuestionaron cómo iba a encajar dentro del primer equipo y si lo más prudente era una cesión o dejarlo en el filial para que adquiriera experiencia.
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Ashton Kutcher refuses to discuss Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ parties in resurfaced interview: ‘I’ve got a lot I can’t tell’
"Can't tell that one, either," a laughing Kutcher went on. "I'm actually cycling through them. ... Diddy party stories, man — that was some weird memory lane thing."
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Mike Francesa questions Travis Kelce’s Chiefs dedication amid early slump: ‘His life is a photo op’
Mike Francesa said it would be "silly" for the Chiefs and head coach Andy Reid to not question Travis Kelce's dedication to football while he's "prancing around the globe" with Taylor Swift.
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Jim Gaffigan Still Set to Roast Trump at Al Smith Dinner After Harris Bails
Getty ImagesIt looks like Donald Trump and comedian Jim Gaffigan will be co-headlining the Al Smith dinner together after Vice President Kamala Harris declined the invitation to appear at the annual event, which has become a go-to final stretch campaign stop for presidential candidates dating back to 1960.Asked if he still plans to serve as host of the annual white tie benefit for Catholic charities in his hometown of New York City on Oct. 17, Gaffigan tells the Daily Beast, “Yes! I’m very honored to be serving as Master of the Ceremonies.”Gaffigan, who opened for Pope Francis at 2015’s World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia adds, “My hope is that the vice president’s schedule will open up. Heck, my wife Jeannie and I would love to have her and Doug stay at our apartment with our 5 children.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Murders down 11.6% in US as crime remains key election issue
Murders in the United States are down 11.6%, according to statistics released by the FBI on Monday morning.
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PM Update: Occasional showers through Tuesday, with some fog possible tonight
Damp and muggy conditions persist. Any raindrops don’t amount to a whole lot.
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Drag racers turn Philadelphia into a hellscape with dangerous stunts, violence against police: ‘They had a flamethrower’
Hundreds of dangerous drag racers terrorized the streets of Philadelphia over the weekend, setting off fireworks, vandalizing vehicles and even charging at cops trying to rein in the chaos.
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Dodgers’ goals for crucial San Diego series? Win the division, and match Padres’ intensity
The Padres have taken seven of 10 head-to-head matchups and trimmed a once nine-game division lead for the Dodgers down to just three entering the season’s final week.
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J&J subsidiary files for bankruptcy for third time to settle talc lawsuits
Under the proposal, Johnson & Johnson will pay $8B to claimants over 25 years.
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Tormenta John alcanza fuerza de huracán en su camino hacia costas de México
La tormenta tropical John se intensificó rápidamente el lunes en el océano Pacífico hasta convertirse en huracán de categoría 1, y se dirige hacia la costa sur de México.
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Gunman who killed 10 at a Colorado supermarket found guilty of murder
A mentally ill man who killed 10 people at a Colorado supermarket in 2021 has been found guilty of murder and faces life in prison
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32 best gift ideas for music lovers in your life, per a Broadway musician
Listen to the beautiful sound of your recipient opening the ultimate music gift.
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Día más mortífero en Líbano desde 2006: Bombardeos israelíes matan a por lo menos 356 personas
MARJAYOUN, Líbano — Bombardeos israelíes mataron a por lo menos 356 libaneses, incluyendo 24 menores de edad, el lunes en el día más mortífero para el Líbano desde la guerra de 2006 entre Israel y Hezbollah, mientras el ejército israelí le advertía a la población del sur y este del país que evacúe previo a una campaña aérea más amplia contra el grupo político-militar.
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MoneyGram goes offline as it investigates cybersecurity problem
Global money transfer service is working to get back online days after detecting a problem and taking its systems down.
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Inside JD Vance’s vice presidential debate strategy against Tim Walz
Vance, 40, and Walz, 60, will face off in the forum hosted by CBS News in New York Oct. 1.
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Watch Live: JD Vance holds rallies in North Carolina
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance is in Charlotte, NC for two campaign events. Vance is scheduled to speak at Halton Theater at 5pm ET, followed by an event at Freedom House Church at 6:30pm ET.
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Migrant gang terrorizes New York: Letters to the Editor — Sept. 24, 2024
New York Post readers discuss the rise of Venezuelan migrant gang Tren de Aragua in migrant centers across New York.
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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Falling Together’ on the Hallmark Channel is a Movie About A Woman Who Finds Her Purpose – And Her Man – After Moving To A New City
While I don't think I could live in a world devoid of cynicism and so filled with earnest do-gooders, I'm glad they exist in this Hallmark movie.
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Russia is losing more than 1,000 soldiers a day as ‘cannon fodder,’ UK says
Russia is continuing to lose more than 1,000 soldiers everyday fighting in Ukraine, with the latest average putting the losses at nearly four times what it was during the initial invasion, according to UK military officials.
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Ex-Goldman Sachs HQ is converted into luxury rentals with pads going for up to $10K a month
The 36-story tower at 55 Broad St. -- which served as Goldman's home from 1967 to 1983 as it became a global finance giant under legendary chief executive and trader Gus Levy -- began accepting applications Monday
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Watch Live: Trump campaigns in Pennsylvania
Former President Donald Trump is in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, speaking at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex on the campus of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Live coverage is scheduled for 7pm ET.
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Gunman found guilty in 2021 mass killing at Colorado grocery store
The jury trial hinged not on whether Ahmad Al Alissa opened fire but whether the mentally ill man understood the difference between right and wrong.
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Shirtless Tom Brady shares workout routine in new photos: ‘Analysts have to stay in shape too!’
Just because Tom Brady's days on the football field are over doesn't mean he's out of NFL shape.
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Ashwin Vasan Resigns From Adams Administration as Investigations Swirl
Dr. Ashwin Vasan, who led New York City out of the pandemic as its health commissioner, is the third top official to quit in recent weeks.
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Elle King shares major life update after opening up about 'toxic' relationship with dad Rob Schneider
Country musician Elle King revealed she's pregnant with her second child as she shared the sex of her unborn baby in an Instagram reel shared Monday.
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Nebraska Republican rejects push to change Electoral College system to help Trump
Changing Nebraska's electoral vote allocation to winner-take-all would almost certainly have benefited former President Donald Trump this fall.
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Mike Lynch’s widow faces $250M lawsuit for ‘reputational damage’ over doomed Bayesian
The lawsuit claimed The Italian Sea Group had lost significant business because of the disaster.
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Alcohol-free beer is gaining popularity — even at Oktoberfest
Alcohol-free beer has been gaining popularity in recent years as beer consumption shrinks. At Weihenstephan, non-alcoholic wheat beer and lager now make up 10% of the volume.
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I’m Sober. Do I Have to Feel Bad About the Good Times I Had Drinking?
I don’t want this to be the first day of the rest of my life.
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Russia's test launch of ICBM known as Satan II appears to have failed
A CBS News analysis of satellite imagery indicates Russia's recent ICBM launch failed. It's the latest in a string of Russian nuclear weapon tests this year.
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D.C. seniors are among the nation’s hungriest. Punks to the rescue.
We Are Family D.C. has been delivering meals and companionship to senior citizens of D.C. for 20 years. The organization started in D.C.’s punk community.
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Anthony D’Esposito Had an Affair. Then He Put His Lover on the Payroll.
Representative Anthony D’Esposito, a New York Republican, gave part-time jobs to both his lover and his fiancée’s daughter, in possible violation of House ethics rules.
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Why must every TV show and movie be a musical now?
Actors in “Joker: Folie à Deux,” Netflix’s “Emilia Perez” and Disney+’s “Agatha All Along” are belting out songs like they’re gunning for a Tony Award.
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bet365 Promo Code POSTNEWS: Get $200 Bonus or $1,000 Safety Net for ‘Monday Night Football’
Sign up this Monday at bet365 Sportsbook using the bet365 bonus code POSTNEWS to get $200 in bonus bets or a $1,000 First Bet Safety Net for Monday Night Football.
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Democratic Sens. Bob Casey, Sherrod Brown star in cringey campaign ad: ‘Are we on tape?’
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Two Senate Democrats tried to film a campaign ad together, but their attempt at improv only led to sparring over historical figures — and convinced viewers both had skipped their acting classes. Pennsylvania’s Bob Casey and Ohio’s Sherrod Brown joined forces for their best effort at a campaign ad, which was posted...
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Harrison Butker’s merchandise sales top teammate Travis Kelce after faith-based speech drama
Harrison Butker was among the top 20 players of all officially licensed products sold, according to the NFLPA.
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Janet Jackson incorrectly claimed Kamala Harris is 'not Black.' It sparked PR chaos
Janet Jackson is distancing herself from reports that she issued an apology for her comments about Vice President Kamala Harris' mixed-race identity in a recent interview.
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Indiana judge rules prison must provide transgender surgery for inmate who killed baby
A federal judge ruled in favor of an Indiana inmate — sentenced to 55 years in prison for killing his 11-month old stepdaughter — to receive gender reassignment surgery.
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House committee moves to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt over disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal
Blinken, 62, had been subpoenaed by the House Foreign Affairs Committee Sept. 3 to appear for testimony Tuesday.
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Meet the California Democrats getting money from Big Oil and voting against environmental laws
At the State Capitol, CBS News California found that Democrats get more money from big oil than Republicans. And unlike their D.C. counterparts, Democrats in the California statehouse often vote against environmental legislation.
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We Can Survive 2024 in NJ: See Justin Timberlake, Tate McRae, more
New Kids On The Block, Benson Boone and Khalid round out the lineup.
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Former AG Barr 'dumbfounded' at DOJ’s decision to release letter of Trump would-be assassin
Former AG Bill Barr says DOJ's decision to release letter penned by Trump's would-be assassin Ryan Routh serves 'no purpose other than to risk inciting further violence.'
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Trump Learned Nothing From the Obamacare Debate. Neither Did Vance.
Their “concepts” would abandon people with pre-existing conditions.
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