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NYC Kitten Rescue's Political Stance Sparks Outrage and Debate New

NYC Kitten Rescue's Political Stance Sparks Outrage and Debate

They gotta be kitten!A New York City cat rescue group is bringing politics into pet ownership — by reportedly refusing to let anyone who is “MAGA” adopt their kitties.Animal lovers’ claws came out Wednesday after Itty Bitty City Kitties — a Rockaway Beach-based nonprofit specializing in orphaned kitten adoption —  posted a lefty list of requirements needed to take home one of their adorable furballs.“MAGA? Nope.Conservative? Nope,” it wrote in a Facebook post Tuesday. ‘I’m not political?’ Nice loophole. Still nope.”Brooklyn kitten rescue Itty Bitty City Kitties shared their adoption policy against serving “MAGA.” Itty Bitty City Kitties / FacebookIn a social media post reviewed by Fox News Digital, the rescue laid out a series of political positions it said could disqualify prospective adopters. Itty Bitty City Kitties / Facebook“These kittens are looking for homes with a tote bag collection, oat milk, an aggressively progressive group chat, a compost bin, NPR playing somewhere in the background, and someone who has rage-donated to mutual aid at least once,” the post continues.“If your politics involve racism, bigotry, dehumanizing immigrants, or cheering on cruelty toward vulnerable people, please kindly f–k right off.”“Applications are open for people whose values align with ours, and yes, references will be checked to make sure you’re not a racist piece of s–t,” it declares.An accompanying image of a wide-eyed kitten declared, “NO. F–KING. MAGA.”The bizarre, politically-fueled post gave animal rights advocates — well — paws, drawing criticism from the traditionally non-partisan group PETA.“Homeless animals don’t care which side of abortion you are on or whether you believe in global warming or support Palestine or Israel or if you don’t vote at all, ever. They care if you love them and will give them a good home,” PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk told Fox News Digital.The organization has also used its social media account for other political messaging. Itty Bitty City Kitties / FacebookThe public-facing requirements do not mention MAGA, conservatism, political affiliation or political ideology. Getty ImagesOn Sept. 10, Itty Bitty City Kitties posted an image of a kitten carrying the words, “Kittens. Don’t. Mourn. Nazis.” Itty Bitty City Kitties / Facebook“We hope this policy, which is humancentric, is reconsidered and abolished.”The post from Itty Bitty Kitties drew wider attention Tuesday after Libs of TikTok posted it on X, prompting questions about whether the language represented the rescue’s actual enforced adoption practices.Samantha Knox, the reported director of the nonprofit, defended the group’s screening approach by saying it helps ensure the animals are in good care, according to Fox News Digital.“As an animal welfare rescue, our primary responsibility is ensuring the animals in our care go to safe, compassionate homes,” Knox told the outlet.The organization is listed among New York state’s registered pet rescues and bills itself as working to save “ the tiniest of orphan felines, neonatal infant kittens” and  “helping them to grow and thrive.”The group didn’t immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment Thursday.

Sep 25, 2026
Alexia Umansky's Secret Weapon: Gia Giudice's Inspiring Advice Sparks Interest New

Alexia Umansky's Secret Weapon: Gia Giudice's Inspiring Advice Sparks Interest

Alexia Umansky exclusively opened up to Us about the support she received from Next Gen NYC’s Gia Giudice before competing on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test. “[Gia] really inspired me to keep going and keep pushing. Her season, she was so incredible,” Alexia, 30, told Us while promoting the fifth season of the Fox reality competition. “Her telling me anything would have gotten me through. I was like, ‘Anything you say, just yes!’” Gia, 25, and Alexia share a bond not just because their respective moms, Teresa Giudice and Kyle Richards, are Real Housewives OGs but also because they both competed on Special Forces with a parent. In season 4, Gia took on the grueling Special Forces selection course alongside Teresa, 54, whereas Alexia is competing in the Malaysian jungle in season 5 with her dad, Mauricio Umansky. “[Gia] was just so reassuring. I wanted to call her since she won,” Alexia explained to Us. “I thought, ‘This is the perfect person to [ask for advice].’ We share some parts of our life. We both grew up with our moms being who they are, icons. I called her and she was so sweet, so reassuring. I was so scared. I was very, very nervous.” She continued, “Actually, I never get homesick, but when I left my house to go to Malaysia, I cried in the car to the airport. I was not well. … Gia, when I called her … she calls me babe and it makes me feel at home. [I knew] it’s going to be OK. She seemed like she really loved the experience, and that’s what made me feel instantly relieved.” Gia previously shared with Us some of the advice she offered Alexia before cameras rolled on Special Forces season 5. “[Alexia] was like, ‘Give me the lowdown from start to finish,’ and I did,” Gia, 25, exclusively told Us in August. “I was like, ‘The physical aspect of it was the hardest part for me.’ I felt like my body was crumbling. But then as you keep going on, I was like, ‘Alexia, we’re young, so yes, it was really hard for me in the beginning, but each day I genuinely felt my body getting stronger and stronger.’ So then, by the end, it’s more of a mental thing than a physical thing.” Gia wasn’t the only one offering the Umanskys guidance on Special Forces — they also had a private session with life coach Tony Robbins to get them in the right headspace for the competition. “We had a session with Tony Robbins,” Mauricio, 56, told Us. “I called him up and I asked him to do this with us. He did a little Zoom session just to get us mentally prepared. He was amazing. He definitely helped us get mentally prepared, talked about creating mantras. …. He helped us a lot.” Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test season 5 premieres on Fox Thursday, September 24, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Sep 25, 2026
Brooklyn McKnight Sparks Debate with Bold Breastfeeding Photos New

Brooklyn McKnight Sparks Debate with Bold Breastfeeding Photos

Influencer Brooklyn McKnight is taking a stand. McKnight, 26, shut down people criticizing women for nursing in public spaces via Instagram on Wednesday, September 23. “Saw something recently that talked about how women shouldn’t breastfeed in public, and I personally couldn’t disagree more,” she captioned photos of herself feeding her 21-month-old baby, Archer “Archie,” while out and about. She continued, “Feed your babies wherever and however you want!!” McKnight went on to say that breast-feeding is “the most natural thing,” and that she’s “never felt more feminine than when [she’s] nursing.” “Anyway, here are some photos of me BF in public places just to give the middle finger to that side of the internet��,” she concluded. Her followers were quick to share their mixed opinions in the comments section. “God forbid we use our breasts for their intended purposes. ��,” one commented. Another added, “If men can walk around shirtless, women can too. Also most important thing is that baby is fed… I’m not going to starve my baby just so I can find a private place to feed her. ��‍♀️.” While some couldn't have agreed more, others preferred more of a “modest” approach. “I do agree but I also enjoy being modest at the same time. I think they can both exist,” one shared. “My ‘problem’ is when your whole boob is out without any type of modesty at all. I know it’s a hot take, a fed baby is the best baby, I just think a little ‘class’ wouldn’t hurt either. Just my opinion.” A second social media user had similar thoughts, writing, “Breastfeeding is natural, of course, but for me, that doesn’t mean intimate parts of the body need to be exposed in public. You can breastfeed while still keeping yourself covered.” McKnight welcomed Archie in January 2025 with her husband Dakota Blackburn. She and Blackburn met while filming a “10 dates in 10 days” series for her YouTube channel in August 2020. The pair started dating in the spring of 2021. The following year, Dakota got down on one knee and proposed to McKnight. They quickly planned their wedding and tied the knot in September 2022. For their nuptials, they had an intimate ceremony at a venue in the California redwoods. McKnight stunned in an off-the-shoulder A-line dress with a tulle skirt adorned with lace embellishments. She made her look even more elegant with a long veil that cascaded to the ground and pearl jewelry. Blackburn, for his part, rocked a tan suit.

Sep 24, 2026
Hurricane Polo's Fury Unleashed: Apocalyptic Scenes Along Mexico's Coast New

Hurricane Polo's Fury Unleashed: Apocalyptic Scenes Along Mexico's Coast

A colossal hurricane is battering Mexico’s Pacific coastline with monster waves, torrential rain and powerful winds as terrifying videos show the storm’s outer bands lashing coastal communities.Hurricane Polo, which briefly reached Category 5 strength, was packing maximum sustained winds of 155 mph Thursday, making it a Category 4 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center.The hurricane was churning west-northwest, about 195 miles southwest of Zihuatanejo and 150 miles south of Manzanillo.A person walking along a beach with strong waves in Acapulco, Mexico, as Hurricane Polo approaches. DAVID GUZMAN/EPA/ShutterstockThis photo provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Polo moving away from the southwestern coast of Mexico on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. NOAA via APA lifeguard walks along an empty beach due to high surf caused by Hurricane Polo in the resort city of Acapulco, Guerrero state, Mexico, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. DAVID GUZMAN/EPA/ShutterstockDramatic videos circulating on social media showed the impact in Acapulco, where enormous waves slammed into the coastline as fierce winds whipped across the waterfront.Dark, ominous clouds could be seen spreading over the Pacific as violent surf crashed against the shore, with residents also reporting torrential downpours and lightning as Polo’s outer rainbands moved over Mexico.Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!Hurricane Polo brings torrential downpours and lightning storms to multiple districts of Mexico, Sept. 23. X/@OFGPropheticHurricane Polo brings torrential downpours and lightning storms to multiple districts of Mexico, September 23. X/@OFGPropheticThe National Hurricane Center warned that the storm’s swells could produce life-threatening surf, rip currents and coastal flooding, while tropical-storm conditions were occurring along portions of the coast.Polo’s hurricane-force winds extend as far as 40 miles from its center, while tropical-storm-force winds stretch outward up to 125 miles, forecasters said. Rough surf and winds from Hurricane Polo are seen in Mexico. X/@foxweatherWaves from a storm surge caused by the proximity of Hurricane Polo crash against the shore in Puerto Vicente Guerrero, Mexico, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. Melissa Hernandez via REUTERSThe storm has already prompted Mexican authorities to close several Pacific ports as dangerous seas, flooding and heavy rain threatened coastal communities.The NHC expects another 2 to 4 inches of rain, with isolated totals reaching 6 inches, across portions of Michoacán, Colima, Jalisco and Nayarit.AccuWeather expects Polo to eventually turn toward the Baja California Peninsula, with a possible landfall late Sunday into Monday after weakening.Nicholas Arman, an AccuWeather hurricane expert, said the storm could also pull moisture toward Texas if its projected track holds.AccuWeather expects Polo to eventually turn toward the Baja California Peninsula, with a possible landfall late Sunday into Monday after weakening. Anadolu via Getty Images“This is textbook El Niño impacts where the strong tropical development in the Pacific ultimately pushes moisture into the southwestern US,” Arman told Reuters.California is not currently expected to take a direct hit, but the storm could still be felt along the Southern California coast.Bryan Lewis, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, told the Ventura Country Star Thursday that San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles counties could see 4- to 7-foot swells and dangerous rip currents in the coming days, along with increased humidity and a small chance of rain.Vessels are seen at sea during heavy swells caused by Hurricane Polo in the resort city of Acapulco, Guerrero state, Mexico, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. DAVID GUZMAN/EPA/ShutterstockThis photo provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Polo off the southwestern coast of Mexico and Tropical Storm Nolo south of Hawaii on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. NOAA via APThe latest NHC forecast shows Polo moving away from southwestern Mexico, although fluctuations in strength remain possible over the next several days. The storm’s explosive development has made it one of the most powerful systems seen in the eastern Pacific this season, after Polo rapidly intensified from a tropical storm earlier this week. 

Sep 24, 2026
Judge Blocks Trump's Ban: CNN, MS NOW, and Politico Back at White House New

Judge Blocks Trump's Ban: CNN, MS NOW, and Politico Back at White House

WASHINGTON — CNN, MS NOW and Politico were allowed back inside the White House complex Thursday, hours after a DC judge ruled that President Trump’s ban on the three media outlets was likely unconstitutional.An unidentified Politico journalist, CNN correspondent Betsy Klein and MS NOW reporter Laura Barrón-López were initially denied entry after presenting themselves at a Secret Service checkpoint early Thursday, despite the ruling by US District Judge Tim Kelly.After the three outlets requested an emergency hearing with Kelly, director of White House press operations Micah Stopperich declared in a sworn affidavit that press passes for all three outlets had been delivered to the White House gate for pickup shortly before 10 a.m. Flyers hang in the White House briefing room in Washington, DC, on Monday, Sept.21, 2026. AFP via Getty ImagesPersonnel from all three organizations were seen on the White House campus around noon.In an eight-page order, Kelly told administration officials to immediately return reporters’ press passes that were confiscated Saturday and blocked enforcement of Trump’s ban for 14 days.The judge, a Trump appointee, rejected the White House’s assertion that the ban, announced by the president Sept. 18, was motivated by national security concerns.“The record lacks factual support for defendants’ contention that the revocation of plaintiffs’ hard ⁠passes will in fact protect national security or that national security will be endangered if the court orders their passes reinstated while this litigation proceeds,” wrote Kelly, noting that Trump himself had stated the ban was due to “alleged lack of truthfulness and negativity” of the outlets’ reporting.The judge also wrote that CNN, MS NOW and Politico were likely to succeed in their argument that the press passes were yanked “without constitutionally adequate due process.”“Defendants do not dispute that Plaintiffs did not receive notice and an opportunity to be heard before their hard passes were revoked. And … the record is bereft of any relevant ‘formally articulated standards’ in place before any of the conduct for which Defendants revoked their hard passes,” wrote Kelly, adding that a Tuesday letter the White House sent to all three outlets laying out their complaints was “so vague it hardly does the trick.”US District Judge Tim Kelly ordered President Trump to restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, blocking his unconstitutional ban.“This is a strong ruling vindicating freedom of the press, due process and the rule of law,” Theodore Boutrous Jr., attorney for the outlets, told the Associated Press in an emailed statement. “We greatly appreciate the court’s swift action.”“It took almost no time at all for a federal judge to reaffirm a constitutional principle which has been settled law for a half century: When the White House opens the briefing room to the press, the Bill of Rights comes in, too. The president can’t ban reporters from the White House because he doesn’t like the stories they write,” Daniel Burnett, a spokesman for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, told The Post. “The First Amendment freedom to write ‘negative stories’ about our elected leaders is what’s right with America, not what’s ‘wrong’ with it.“America is not better off with presidents treating press credentials as rewards for softball questions and fawning coverage. Today’s decision reinforces that our free and independent press is a fundamental part of our constitutional framework.”There was no immediate comment from the White House.CNN Senior White House Reporter Betsy Klein, holding up an empty credential holder, reports near the White House complex after having her credential confiscated on Sept. 19, 2026, in Washington. AP Photo/Jose Luis MaganaThe three outlets had sued Trump, White House communications director Steven Cheung, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and Secret Service Director Sean Curran on Monday, saying the ban violated their First Amendment rights. They requested a temporary restraining ​order that would immediately reinstate their White House access while their legal challenge plays out.In a Tuesday filing, the Justice Department argued that access to the White House is a privilege, not an entitlement, and that the president has the authority to suspend access by news organizations.A coalition of press ⁠freedom groups ​and dozens of news organizations filed a legal brief on Wednesday supporting the three news outlets and asserting that “stripping journalists and news outlets of their rights because of perceived editorial viewpoint violates decades of Supreme Court jurisprudence.”In response to Trump’s ban, the five TV networks  — CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox News — that distribute footage of presidential events to the rest of the press corps and outlets around the world, announced the service was suspended until further notice.That meant there was no video coverage of the president formally unveiling a new helipad on the South Lawn Monday before he departed on a two-day trip to New York.The TV pool also did not provide footage of a joint news conference with Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday evening, the president’s address to the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday morning, or Chinese President Xi Jinping’s arrival at Joint Base Andrews Wednesday evening.TV pool coverage was expected to resume later Thursday, when Xi is honored with a state dinner.With Post wires

Sep 24, 2026
Usha Vance's Newborn Sparks Buzz with Unusual Secret Service Detail New

Usha Vance's Newborn Sparks Buzz with Unusual Secret Service Detail

Parenthood looks a little different for Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha Vance while raising their fourth baby. “He has a Secret Service detail. None of our newborns had that before,” Usha, 40, said of their 2-month-old son, Alec, in an interview with Daily Wire published on Tuesday, September 22. “It’s sort of an absurdity because he’s always attached to me,” the second lady admitted. “He’s never anywhere far from me.” Alec is the first baby born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years, succeeding Schuyler Colfax III, who was born to Vice President Schuyler Colfax and his wife, Ellen Wade Colfax, during Ulysses S. Grant’s presidency in 1870. “It’s different to wonder whether people are watching when you’re struggling with some of the things that any parent of any newborn struggles with,” Usha said of raising Alec in the public eye. “But people have been really wonderful about it.” She continued, “Either they don’t notice me because I think it’s sort of an unexpected thing to be in their bagel shop or coffee shop or library or whatever — they’re not looking for me in that kind of environment. And when they have noticed, it’s only been to be congratulatory, say something sweet about the baby, that sort of thing.” Usha and JD, 42, announced in January that they were expecting baby No. 4. (The couple also share kids Ewan, 9, Vivek, 6, and Mirabel, 4.) “We’re very excited to share the news that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child, a boy,” they said in a statement shared via Instagram at the time. “Usha and the baby are doing well, and we are all looking forward to welcoming him in late July.” Alec arrived on July 19, with his parents announcing the news via X. “We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning. Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother,” their statement read. “The incredible military doctors and staff members of Walter Reed Medical Center and the White House Medical Unit have been a blessing. We are deeply thankful for all they have done for our family.” As the family settles into life with another newborn, Usha told Daily Wire that her older kids are taking very well to their big sibling roles. “[Mirabel] seems to think that she has gotten a promotion, so she’s really into it,” she said on Tuesday, adding of Ewan, “He is absolutely enamored of his brother. He wants to do everything for him. He’s always trying to hold him; he burps him.” Usha also praised JD for maintaining a good balance between fatherhood and his vice presidential duties. “So many people who work in this office have been incredibly dedicated to making sure that [JD’s] time as a father is protected,” she explained. “He obviously makes that his priority, and he’s made that clear to people. But then they go out of their way to make sure that he can be there at breakfast.” Usha concluded, “It’s basically the same JD who was the father of the first three is the father of the fourth, and he’s just as involved. It just takes a little army behind him to make that possible.”

Sep 24, 2026
Teen's Obsession Turns Violent: Shocking Store Stabbing Incident

Teen's Obsession Turns Violent: Shocking Store Stabbing Incident

A boy “obsessed” with a girl stabbed her in a shop – because she wouldn’t go out with him.The teenager had asked the victim out on a date but she said no – so he followed her to the store armed with a blade in his jeans pocket.The 14-year-old boy walked calmly up towards her, took the knife out and grabbed her forcefully – stabbing her multiple times.A boy “obsessed” with a girl stabbed her in a shop – because she wouldn’t go out with him. Gloucestershire Police / SWNSThe teenager had asked the victim out on a date but she said no – so he followed her to the store armed with a blade in his jeans pocket. Gloucestershire Police / SWNSThe 14-year-old boy walked calmly up towards her, took the knife out and grabbed her forcefully – stabbing her multiple times. Gloucestershire Police / SWNSThe shopkeeper, who was in the store at the time, attempted to grab the boy and pull him away from her.But the teen then struck the shopkeeper in the back with the knife.In the footage, the boy is seen chasing the girl through the store and walking behind her with a knife in his hand.But she is able to run out of the shop and raise the alarm at a neighboring property.The shopkeeper, who was in the store at the time, attempted to grab the boy and pull him away from her. Gloucestershire Police / SWNSAs a result of the attack, the girl sustained cuts to her neck, hands and face, and bruising to her back.In the footage, the boy is seen fleeing the scene but was found by police close to the location.He was searched, and a knife was found in his jeans pocket. He was arrested soon after the attack.The boy from Wiltshire had been waiting for the girl near a shop in Cirencester, Glos, Gloucestershire Police say.Appearing at Bristol Crown Court on Monday (9/21), the boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was said to have become obsessed with the girl in his school.After she rejected his advances in December 2025, he began using fake social media accounts to send her messages.The boy from Wiltshire had been waiting for the girl near a shop in Cirencester, Glos, Gloucestershire Police say. Gloucestershire Police / SWNSPolice were called to Upper Churnside in Cirencester at around 11:15 a.m. on March 15 this year following a report of a stabbing.In a statement read to the court, the girl said: “I’m scared and nervous anywhere that I go.“Even if someone puts their hand up next to me I flinch as I don’t know what they are about to do to me. I know this is as a result of the incident, as I wasn’t like this before.The boy is seen fleeing the scene of the stabbing in this grab from footage released on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. Gloucestershire Police / SWNS“I was in so much shock after it happened. I didn’t leave the house for a couple of days. I never thought something like this would ever happen to me, or anyone I know at all.“I’ve been having nightmares since; I relive the incident, but in these dreams it happens in different places. I sleep in the dark but when I wake, I constantly feel like there is a presence in the room. I can’t stop thinking about it.“This is going to affect my ability to trust people. I’m now getting dropped off to work…because I don’t want to be outside on my own. I shouldn’t have to feel like this as a teenager in my own area.”Police were called to Upper Churnside in Cirencester at around 11:15 a.m. on March 15 this year following a report of a stabbing. Gloucestershire Police / SWNSSpeaking after the sentencing, Detective Superintendent Ian Fletcher, Head of Serious and Complex Investigations, said: “This was a frenzied attack that took place in broad daylight.“The victim was stabbed multiple times with a knife and has been very, very lucky to get away with only minor injuries. We could easily have been looking at a fatal incident if that knife had pierced her anywhere else.“My hope now is that the victim is able to move on from these deeply traumatic events and start to rebuild her life again.”

Sep 22, 2026
Hayden Panettiere's Tragic Cause of Death Revealed: What Happened?

Hayden Panettiere's Tragic Cause of Death Revealed: What Happened?

Hayden Panettiere' s official cause of death has been revealed. The late actress died on August 16 in Greenville, South Carolina, just days before what would have been her 37th birthday. Panettiere was best known for roles in Heroes, Nashville, Scream 4, and Scream VI. Her father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement to ABC News . "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her - and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” her father said. Hayden Panettiere tragically passed away on August 16. Credit: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images The cause of death has been disclosed The Greenville County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Tuesday (September 21) that Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax, and several other drugs. Her death has been ruled an accident. "The cause of death has been ruled as toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alprazolam, Methocarbamol and Quetiapine," the coroner’s official statement said, per Variety . "The manner of death has been ruled accident." Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid, while 4-ANPP is a chemical intermediate used in the illegal manufacture of fentanyl. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine sold as Xanax. Methocarbamol is a prescription muscle relaxant, and quetiapine is an antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. Family and co-stars gathered for the memorial Around a month after her death, Panettiere was remembered at a memorial service in Malibu attended by family, friends, and former co-stars. Her father was among those present at Malibu Pacific Church, while several of her Nashville co-stars, including Connie Britton, Jonathan Jackson and Sam Palladio, also attended. Ruby Rose, Evan Ross, Beverly D'Angelo, Storm Santos, Caroline D'Amore, Cameron Richardson, and Paris Hilton also attended to pay tribute. Panettiere’s estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, was not at the memorial. TMZ initially reported that Vogel had not been invited, although a source close to her later denied that claim and said she had been unable to attend because of a last-minute family emergency. Panettiere’s boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were also absent from the service. Featured image credit: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty

Sep 22, 2026
Mallory Edens Fires Back at Aaron Rodgers' Surprising Love Confession

Mallory Edens Fires Back at Aaron Rodgers' Surprising Love Confession

Aaron Rodgers’ ex, Mallory Edens, appears to be clapping back after he said he was “emotionally unavailable” in various past relationships. Model, actress and film producer Edens, 30, who is the daughter of billionaire Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens, was briefly linked with Rodgers, 42, in 2023, before he married wife Brittani. On Monday, September 21, Edens shared a series of photos via Instagram and captioned the post, “My ex is currently on a press tour talking about how he never loved anyone he dated after 2017.” “Unfortunately for him, I am also on a press tour for a movie inspired by how down bad I was,” Edens continued, referring to the romantic drama Charlie Harper starring Nick Robinson, which she coproduced. “Really exciting time for competing narratives!! ❤️” Edens was seemingly responding to the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback candidly talking about his past relationships during a September 10 appearance on the “Not Just Football” podcast. In the interview, Rodgers divulged that he first met his now-wife, Brittani, in 2017 and fell deeply in love, however, it wasn’t meant to be at the time. He subsequently dated former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, actress Shailene Woodley — to whom he was briefly engaged — and Edens, though he said he still had feelings for Brittani. “In 2017 I met my wife, and at the time, she was leaving the States and going back to Europe. And my biggest regret is not begging her to stay or proposing right there, because that sent me right there into a tailspin of what can I be accused of as a partner in a relationship,” he said, per People. “She moved back over to Europe, we kept in touch, and there were a couple of times I thought things were going to work out, and then she got engaged, and I was like, 'Well, that’s done,'" the NFL player said. According to Rodgers, he was “emotionally unavailable, I think, for those seven or eight years because I met the person that had changed my life.” “And after that, I just poured everything I had into football, and I think I got a lot out of that for sure, but I knew I was supposed to be with this one person, but we were separated by an ocean for a lot of it,” he explained. Eventually, Rodgers and Brittani reconciled, with Rodgers revealing in June 2025 that he had been married for “a couple months.” During his “Not Just Football” podcast appearance, Rodgers hit back at speculation that Brittani, who has yet to be seen in public with Rodgers, doesn’t exist. “I don’t f***ing care about any of that,” he said.

Sep 22, 2026
Why Social Security's 2027 COLA Is Getting Everyone's Attention

Why Social Security's 2027 COLA Is Getting Everyone's Attention

Social Security beneficiaries are expected to see a larger cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027 than they received for this year, according to new estimates that follow the release of August inflation data.By law, the annual Social Security COLA is calculated using the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ consumer price index (CPI) inflation data for the months of July, August and September based on a variant of the dataset known as CPI-W. The COLA boosts beneficiaries’ payments to account for a rise in the cost of living, and the COLA for 2026 amounted to a 2.8% increase.The BLS released the August CPI inflation data that showed consumer prices were up 3.4% from a year ago, while the CPI-W was up 3.5% over the last year.Several groups have released estimates for the 2027 COLA based on the data from the last two months and estimates for September’s data, which have the COLA landing in a range from 3.4% to 3.6%.The nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) estimated that based on the latest data, the 2027 COLA will be 3.4%.AARP projected that the 2027 COLA will be 3.6%, based on its analysis of recent inflation readings and projections for the coming weeks.Social Security beneficiaries are set for a bigger cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027, with estimates hitting 3.4% to 3.6% Veronique – stock.adobe.comRich Johnson, vice president of financial security at the AARP Public Policy Institute, noted that many older adults rely on Social Security for the bulk of their income and that the group’s forecast aims to help them plan based on how the COLA may affect their finances.“Family budgets have been under increasing pressure because of rising prices. The sooner that we can give them reliable information as to how much their benefits might [increase next year], the sooner they can start planning,” Johnson said.Johnson said that the AARP’s estimate incorporates the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s inflation projections for September and that while those figures aren’t “set in stone,” the data helps compile the estimate.A chart shows the annual CPI inflation from 2010 to 2026. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via St. Louis Federal Reserve“With only one month of inflation data to go until the 2027 COLA is finalized, there’s less uncertainty about what that increase will be,” he added. “Unless prices change dramatically in September, we’re confident that the COLA will be in the mid-3% range.”The Senior Citizens League predicted the 2027 COLA will be 3.5% following the release of the August CPI inflation data, down slightly from its estimate of 3.6% the prior month. A 3.5% COLA would increase average benefit checks by $67.90 and would boost the monthly benefit from $1,940.08 to $2,007.98, TSCL reported.“The biggest thing we’re watching with the COLA announcement coming are short-term shocks to the economy that push inflation way up or down in the next 30 days,” said TSCL executive director Shannon Benton.This expected hike follows August inflation data, which showed consumer prices up 3.4% and CPI-W up 3.5% from a year ago. trekandphoto – stock.adobe.com“No matter if the COLA announcement comes in slightly higher or slightly lower than our prediction, seniors will probably end up disappointed in the long run. The reality is that older Americans allocate their budgets differently than people still in the workforce, so inflation hits them differently. The CPI-W captures the experience of urban wage earners, which doesn’t represent the average senior’s budget,” Benton added.The final piece of data for the 2027 COLA will be released on Oct. 14, when the BLS releases the September CPI inflation data.

Sep 22, 2026
Why Gen Z Can't Get Enough of Pickle-Flavored Snacks

Why Gen Z Can't Get Enough of Pickle-Flavored Snacks

They’re kind of a big dill.Pickle-inspired snacks and products have become all the rage, with the novelty treats growing 30% in sales over the past year, as reported by the Wall Street Journal through its acquisition of Circana Data market research.From pickle-flavored cotton candy to Devil Dave’s “Pickle Crack” — a craft dill pickle hot sauce the brand claims is the perfect addition to homemade Bloody Marys — countless brands are cashing in on the tart trend, with the overall snack category growing 3.8%.Pickle-flavored trail mix has been an unexpected snack standout, growing in popularity by 10%, as opposed to 4% for the general category.Pickle-flavored snacks have grown in popularity, with Gen Z leading the charge on the tart trend. Carey – stock.adobe.comHygiene brand Fresh Pig has even put out a pickle-flavored toothpaste, which the cheeky brand touts as “a fresh new way to enjoy the pickle flavor you love so much.”Pickle lovers can even brush their teeth with pickle-flavored toothpaste. Fresh PigThe growth comes on the briny back of munchies that came before, such as Daily Crunch’s Dill Pickle Sprouted Almonds — a snack Whole Foods began selling in 2024, which saw a whopping 812 % growth in a year and a half.Flamin’ Hot Dill Pickle Cheetos have become a staple for the brand after their release in 2025. Berta – stock.adobe.comPepsiCo’s Flamin’ Hot Dill Pickle Cheetos, which were initially released in 2025, were made a permanent staple this year after they became the fastest-selling limited-edition flavor ever for the brand.NYC’s novelty dining scene has also cashed in on the food fun. Pickle fans can try Jacob’s Pickles, a restaurant with locations throughout the city that serves “pickle flights,” where diners can try variations like hot sour cukes and candy red beets, and even head to Maison Pickle on the Upper West Side to finish their meal with a slice of 24-layer pickle cake (or take a full one home for $165).Maison’s 24-layer pickle cake is a bizarre NYC favorite.For those wondering who on earth is buying the briny treats, the answer appears to be Gen Z.Last year, Hormel Foods (of Spam and Skippy peanut butter fame) pointed to Gen Z as its inspiration for three new products — dill pickle corn nuts, dill pickle cashews and dill pickle-flavored Hormel pepperoni — and cited young people as “a fun generation when it comes to food.”From pickle-flavored cotton candy to chips, Gen Z is loving the briny bunch of snacks.And leave it to Gen Z to post videos of themselves going berserk for gherkins and flavored snacks online.“Try a bunch of pickle flavored things [with] me,” a TikTok user under the name @margie posted this past April. In the clip, she tried a variety of pickle-flavored treats like flavored freezer pops and jelly beans, which racked up 129K likes.“Trying pickle flavored snacks from Five Below,” said user Sophia Koko in a similar vid trying picks from the discount chain.“Bro I love pickles, I need it,” one user commented on @seananthony’s recent TikTok trying E.L.F. Cosmetics’ $9 pickle-flavored limited-edition balms.“Who’s buying this?” asked another incredulous commenter with a laughing emoji.

Sep 22, 2026
Dolly Parton's Estate Sparks Controversy After Nephew's Unexpected Firing

Dolly Parton's Estate Sparks Controversy After Nephew's Unexpected Firing

The late Dolly Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver has reportedly been fired from his longtime job heading up security at her properties. Seaver and his security company received a notice on Wednesday, September 16, informing them that their services were no longer required, per TMZ. Seaver’s team were allegedly asked to leave Parton’s properties — including her primary home in Nashville, museum and warehouse — immediately and were swiftly replaced by a brand new security staff. Seaver was reportedly informed in the letter that his removal from security services had no impact on his personal interest in Parton’s estate. Us has reached out to Seaver’s company for comment. A rep for Seaver’s security team SAPS told the outlet that they were “dismayed by the unexpected and, so far, unexplained actions” taken by the executors of Parton’s estate since her death. “We remain unshakably resolved to fulfill her final directive to protect her family, and we refuse to be intimidated by those whose actions we believe are being taken in bad faith and with the intent to profit from the life of someone who willingly gave so much,” a company spokesperson added. The alleged upheaval among Parton’s staff is particularly surprising since Seaver — the son of Dolly’s sister Cassie — was given the responsibility of announcing his aunt’s death at age 80 on August 25. “As her head of security for more than two decades — a role my father Larry held before me — I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it until now,” Seaver said in a video message posted on Parton’s official Instagram account. “It is an honor — an honor that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness. But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly. Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by [late husband] Carl, her parents and countless others who have watched over her and longed for her to meet them in the heavens.” Seaver reflected on how much he learned from Dolly when she first took him on the road with her in the 1980s. “By her example, we believed anything was possible,” he noted. “She never met a door she couldn’t open and the doors she opened made and changed history. My family and I have shared a lifetime of beautiful memories with Dolly [and] so have you.” Following Seaver’s initial statement, Dolly’s spokesperson confirmed that the country music legend died following “a brief battle with cancer.” “Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched. Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand,” her rep said on August 25. “Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact.” The statement concluded, “After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.” In the wake of Dolly’s death, Tennessee lawmakers have announced plans to rename the Nashville International Airport in Dolly’s honor.

Sep 22, 2026