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Jon Gosselin's Emotional Plea to Estranged Children: 'Form Your Own Opinions'

Jon Gosselin's Emotional Plea to Estranged Children: 'Form Your Own Opinions'

Jon & Kate Plus 8’s Jon Gosselin is opening up about where he stands with his estranged children. “I haven’t talked to them. I mean, I know Hannah [Gosselin] has,” Jon, 49, told Entertainment Tonight in an interview published on Friday, October 23, referring to his daughter, 22. “But I have not personally talked to them.” Jon and ex-wife Kate Gosselin’s family life with older children Mady and Cara, now 26, and sextuplets Hannah, Collin, Aeden, Leah, Joel and Alexis, now 22, was documented on the TLC show, which was renamed as Kate Plus 8 amid the now-exes’ divorce. While Jon has since had a relationship with Hannah and Collin, he has been estranged from his other children for years. The family’s dynamics are chronicled in Collin’s new memoir, In The Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood, where he alleges being physically abused by Kate, 51, during his childhood. (Kate has long denied allegations of abuse.) When asked on Friday if he hopes to have a conversation with his estranged children, Jon replied, “Of course I want to talk to them.” “It’s not about the book stuff,” he explained, referring to Collin’s memoir. “I just want to know how their life is going. I mean, we’re perfect strangers now. It’s been a long time with Mady and Cara. About 13 years I’ve been estranged from them. I have no idea why. And then the other four, I haven’t seen them since before COVID, maybe.” While sending a message directly to his six estranged children, Jon noted that he has “tried to reach out” publicly to them. “In the early days [I] tried to reach out to you privately,” he noted. “I hope you understand that I still love you. I hope one day you reach out to me. And please read your brother’s book because I think that will explain a lot. Be your own person. You are all adults now. Form your own opinions and try to take in as much information before you talk ill will or anything about anyone in this family.” Since the release of Collins’ memoir, news broke that a documentary about Jon & Kate Plus 8 was underway. “Production is underway on a documentary film untangling the story of what came next for the Gosselin family,” a Wednesday, October 21, announcement from Netflix’s Tudum reads, revealing that Jon, Collin and Hannah will be interviewed. “The new documentary pieces together the story from the perspectives of the children who grew up on camera, the adults who built a brand around them and the audience that couldn’t look away.” Hannah has recently claimed that she hasn’t spoken to Collin in nearly one year, which he publicly refuted.

Oct 25, 2026
Kris Jenner Stuns in Elizabeth Taylor's Iconic Scorpion Cape at Rome Premiere

Kris Jenner Stuns in Elizabeth Taylor's Iconic Scorpion Cape at Rome Premiere

Kris Jenner brought elegance to the Italian screening of All’s Fair in an ensemble that once belonged to icon Elizabeth Taylor herself. Jenner, 70, attended the Saturday, October 24, premiere of All’s Fair season 2 at the 21st Rome Film Festival, donning Taylor’s black velvet cape from Tiziani embroidered with diamanté scorpions. The Kardashians matriarch wore a white gown underneath the hooded cape, which she paired with matching gloves and a diamond drop necklace. Jenner purchased the cape, which Taylor famously wore to Princess Grace’s 40th birthday party in 1969, at auction. Her daughter Kim Kardashian also sported the silk-lined shawl for an upcoming episode of All’s Fair season 2. “Fun fact about the cape my mom is wearing. It belonged to Elizabeth Taylor, and my mom now owns it and graciously let me wear it in All’s Fair,” Kardashian, 46, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Sunday, October 25. “After Ryan Murphy heard the story of Elizabeth Taylor wearing it to Grace Kelly’s Scorpion Ball, naturally, he made sure to write an episode about Allura Grant throwing her own Scorpion Ball.” Kardashian stars as divorce attorney Allura Grant in Murphy’s campy legal procedural. “I’m the luckiest girl to have borrowed it from my mom,” she gushed in her upload. “Tune in to see it debut in All’s Fair �� ." While Jenner rocked the vintage cape during Saturday’s premiere, Kardashian opted for an archival YSL corset gown with an accompanying off-the-shoulder shawl. She paired her leopard-print frock with a slick, high ponytail. “What a whirlwind you looked STUNNING, I love you!!! ����,” Jenner wrote via Instagram comment after her daughter shared red carpet photos. Kardashian’s outfit was styled by Law Roach, who revealed via social media that the Haute Couture fall 1986 dress was sourced from Lily Et Cie. “Court is now in session,” Roach, 48, wrote via Instagram.

Oct 25, 2026
Obama's Cheesecake Factory Comment on Trump Sparks Unexpected Backlash

Obama's Cheesecake Factory Comment on Trump Sparks Unexpected Backlash

See more of our coverage in your search results. Former President Barack Obama took a swipe at President Trump’s White House bling, comparing it to a Cheesecake Factory run by Saddam Hussein — but critics quickly pointed out that this was all very rich coming from the guy behind the “Death Star” presidential library in Chicago.Obama unleashed the decor diss Saturday while campaigning for Democrats in Ohio, accusing Trump of spending more time sprucing up the White House than helping Americans.“I mean, I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but he seems very focused on home renovations,” Obama said. “He should be on HGTV.”The ex prez then went for the zinger: “He’s got the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory.”But conservatives quickly piled on, pointing out that people in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.Former President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally for Ohio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown and gubernatorial hopeful Dr. Amy Acton on Oct. 24 in Cleveland. Getty Images“The guy who designed this wizard prison for himself has thoughts on aesthetics?” said GOP comms guru Matt Whitlock. Another commenter added: “The guy who built this intergalactic porta potty is criticizing the way Trump decorates the White House.”The towering Chicago complex, with its massive rock-like design, has also been mocked as the “Obamalisk” and the “Death Star” for its hulking appearance.The Museum Building at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on July 12, 2026. Getty ImagesOthers took issue with Obama using the Cheesecake Factory as a punchline, arguing the chain is a perfectly respectable destination for families looking to splurge on dinner.“Does Obama not understand that to most Americans the Cheesecake Factory is a very nice and fancy restaurant?” one X user asked.“Classic Obama snobbery,” another wrote. “Cheesecake Factory is a great option for people who can’t afford a private chef at their Martha’s Vineyard estate.”The online backlash comes as the Obama Presidential Center, which officially opened in Chicago on June 19, has faced scrutiny over its soaring price tag and construction disputes.The Obama Foundation put the project’s estimated cost at $850 million, hundreds of millions above early estimates.President Trump holds a rendering of the planned White House ballroom extension in the Oval Office on Oct. 22, 2025. Bloomberg via Getty ImagesSome subcontractors have also alleged they are owed millions for their work, though the foundation’s construction manager is responsible for handling those contract disputes.Trump’s makeover projects include a proposed White House ballroom, announced in July 2025, a revamped Rose Garden and a helipad on the South Lawn..Trump’s ballroom has also faced its own questions over cost. The White House initially pegged the price at $200 million, but a contractor’s estimate obtained by The Washington Post put the broader project’s cost at $600 million, a substantial portion expected to come from taxpayers — despite Trump previously saying private donors would cover the ballroom.The administration says the ballroom would provide a permanent venue for major White House events, accommodating up to 650 seated guests — more than triple the East Room’s capacity of 200.

Oct 25, 2026
Palestinian Flag-Waving Protesters Storm Roman Colosseum Amid Escalating Unrest

Palestinian Flag-Waving Protesters Storm Roman Colosseum Amid Escalating Unrest

See more of our coverage in your search results. Hundreds of protesters stormed the Roman Colosseum and clashed with police at the historic gates as the demonstrations in France spread to Italy over the weekend.The protesters, many of them young and waving Palestinian flags, were seen cheering and yelling inside the 2,000-year-old arena during the demonstrations in Rome as security forces pushed them out.The tense scene was one of many across the country on Saturday as thousands marched in the streets of Rome, Milan, Turin and other cities to protest the current cost-of-living crisis and the ongoing war in Gaza. Sudents and young demonstrators briefly occupy the landmark in Rome to protest the war in Gaza and the Italian government. APThe Colosseum had notably upped its security ahead of the protest following months of clashes with tourists running wild in the historic site, with the arena declared a security “red zone” last month. Along with the clashes at the Colosseum, officials reported another violent confrontation with protesters near the Piazza della Repubblica, with police deploying tear gas and water cannons. In Milan, protesters dumped manure outside the country’s energy regulator and burned an oversized electricity bill. Many stores in the city boarded up their windows to avoid last week’s looting where protesters were caught making off with luxury goods in France.  Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sent about 500 soldiers to Milan to assist the 5,000 officers deployed to the area. Demonstrators attempt to enter the Colosseum during a protest in Rome, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Anadolu via Getty ImagesA demonstrator holds a Palestinian flag in front of the Colosseum during a protest against the Italian government in Rome, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe soldiers, however, were not equipped with pepper spray or Tasers, only plastic restraint ties to help arrest rowdy protesters, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said. The protests in Italy mimic the demonstrations that broke out in France last month and have spread across Europe over the continent’s economic woes. Along with Italy, large demonstrations were also reported in the capitals of Spain, Portugal and Albania. 

Oct 25, 2026
Dylan Sprouse's Shocking Ancestry Revelation: 'Children of Incest'

Dylan Sprouse's Shocking Ancestry Revelation: 'Children of Incest'

Dylan Sprouse made a startling claim by referring to himself and twin brother Cole Sprouse as "children of incest." During the Tuesday, October 20, episode of the "Wildmen" podcast, Dylan, 34, recalled using genealogy program Ancestry to map out his and Cole's family tree, saying, “When I first took it, my actual breakdown of history was very different than it is now.” Dylan learned a lot about his relatives through the program. “I’ve found a lot of family members, weirdly, who I never met, because my dad’s side of the family is pretty fractured," he noted. "I started to talk to them, compare and contrast.” After diving into his background, Dylan “found out something weird” when it came to both sides of the family heading to California during the Gold Rush. Dylan said that one set of relatives discovered gold in the process and moved the rest of the family from North Carolina to California. Both sides of Dylan and Cole's family were subsequently joined by marriage in the late 1800s. “And then, they diverged, and then they married again [through] my mom and my dad, like, last generation,” he explained. “I called Cole, I showed him a picture, I was like, ‘Dude, I just found out some f**king crazy s***.’ … The only reason I started to get suspicious is because when I started talking to my dad's side of the family, I found out that his uncles were identical twins.” He continued: “I’d only ever thought that identical twins or twins in general came from my mom’s side of the family. We had seven sets of twins in four generations. ... Because it’s the same family!” Dylan shared his theory that his genes crossed in the past. “It’s my dad and my mom. They had no idea. So, then I’m looking at this, and I go, ‘What the hell?’” he concluded. “A lot of stuff started to make sense, because one of my aunts was a twin, but she was one of the twins who ate her twin in the womb, and when they cut open a cyst in her shoulder, it had teeth and hair. Long story short, Cole and I are children of incest.” Cole and Dylan rose to fame as child stars in projects such as Big Daddy, Friends, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, The Suite Life on Deck and more. The Riverdale star later recalled how his and Dylan's upbringing was affected by their mom's issues. “My mother was — still is — the tortured artist type. She struggled with, in many different ways, her place in the world," he explained on the “Diary of a CEO” podcast in March 2023. “I think she found a tremendous amount of self-identity through motherhood and tried to turn it into a profitable business at the same time, which, for identical twin boys, going into acting is [an] economic loophole — there are labor laws that can be incredibly profitable, so that’s what she did.” At the time, Cole revealed that their estranged mother "lost" all of the money they had earned by the time they were 10. "[My father, Matthew Sprouse] desperately wanted us to be normal kids, and my mother wanted us to be a bit more of a caricature of two normal kids," he said on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast that same month, noting that his dad received sole custody at the time. "When my father was given forced custody, we had pretty much lost everything from the youngest parts of our career. That would be Friends and Big Daddy. My mother was an incredibly wonderful and artistic woman, but she was financially the most irresponsible person ever." Cole confirmed that he had no relationship with his mother since he became an adult. "In truth, she lost her mind," he added. "I think it was the consequence of some weird alchemy of addiction and mental instability, and it's probably the greatest wound in my life and also the greatest driving force for my continuing in this industry. I miss her a lot. She was an incredibly beautiful and artistic woman."

Oct 25, 2026
Orphaned Baby Walrus's Incredible 4,000-Mile Journey to SeaWorld Orlando

Orphaned Baby Walrus's Incredible 4,000-Mile Journey to SeaWorld Orlando

See more of our coverage in your search results. An orphaned baby walrus from Alaska recently found a new home over 4,000 miles away at Florida’s SeaWorld. US Geological Survey biologist Tony Fischbach and intern Violet Anniskett found the 5-month-old, 220-pound walrus calf on a beach in Point Lay in Northern Alaska on Sept. 14, according to the Alaska Sealife Center.The researchers were scouring the remote beach after a walrus herd left during heavy surf. A 5-month-old, 220-pound walrus calf found a new home at SeaWorld. SeaWorld OrlandoThey were collecting carcass samples to study algal toxins. The lone mammal, who they named Annautaq, was found lying on the sand between two dead walruses.  Fischbach and Anniskett immediately jumped into action to save Annautaq, and moved him more than half a mile to an abandoned building where he could be safe from predators until more help could arrive. “When we found him, a determined flock of gulls was intent on scavenging him. He was in immediate peril of suffering this fate had we not gotten approval to intervene. Two polar bears were also active on the island,” Fischbach said.The heroic pair stayed there with the calf for three days until a transport team for the walrus finally arrived. Annautaq, which means “axe” in Iñupiaq, was then flown to the Alaska Sealife Center more than 800 miles away in Seward to start his recovery.Veterinarians said he was in decent condition, but he was dehydrated and was covered in wounds. The baby walrus bonded with his rescuers. SeaWorld OrlandoAnd he was lonely. Baby walruses need constant care from their moms when they are young. Without that connection, he had actually quickly bonded with Fischbach and Anniskett during the days they stayed with him. “He bonded with us fast and wouldn’t sleep unless one of us was in the room. It was just us two for three days, stuck in a storm with the young walrus,” Anniskett said. While he was recovering well, the US Fish and Wildlife Service ruled that the walrus couldn’t be released back into the wild. The walrus is recovering well, experts said. SeaWorld OrlandoExperts decided the best place for him would be SeaWorld in Orlando, where he was transported this month, SeaWorld said on Oct. 21. The marine mammal park has a “longstanding rescue mission” that has already helped more than 43,000 animals in need, SeaWorld said. He’ll be quarantined for 30 days and will receive 24-hour support, including six bottle feedings every day. “At this young age, Annautaq needs more than nutrition and veterinary care. He also needs close contact and companionship, which our expert team is providing around the clock,” said Jim Kinsler, a curator at SeaWorld Orlando.“As he settles in, we’ll make introductions to [other walruses] Garfield, Kaboodle and Uki at his pace. Kaboodle’s experience caring for rescued calves and the opportunity to connect with two-year old Uki, herself a rescued walrus, make this herd a promising setting for him to learn, build relationships and grow.”

Oct 25, 2026
Tom Brady and Candice Swanepoel's Secret Romance Revealed

Tom Brady and Candice Swanepoel's Secret Romance Revealed

Tom Brady and supermodel Candice Swanepoel are dating, a source exclusively tells Us. Brady, 49, and Swanepoel, 38, have been together “for a while,” per the insider. Neither the retired NFL quarterback nor Swanepoel have publicly addressed their newfound romance. Us reached out for comment. Brady was previously married to supermodel Gisele Bündchen from 2009 to 2022. The pair now coparent son Benjamin, 16, and daughter Vivian, 13. (Brady also shares eldest son Jack, 19, with ex Bridget Moynahan.) Following their divorce, Brady has been romantically linked to the likes of Irina Shayk and Alix Earle. Despite a series of headline-making flings, Brady has remained relatively mum about his love life. “I don’t have much time for a personal life or much time for myself, but I love working, and I love my kids,” Brady told People in January. “I like to be busy and try to really stay fulfilled in the things I’m doing, so I’m working on some really cool projects and I’m involved with some great teams of people that are doing some really positive things.” He continued at the time, “My oldest [son] is 18. But seeing him thrive and grow, and there’s nothing greater for a parent when you’re seeing your kids do well. I’m so blessed in so many parts of my life.” As for Swanepoel, she was most recently in a decade-long relationship with ex-fiancé Hermann Nicoli before their 2018 split. Swanepoel and Nicoli, 44, are parents of two sons: Anacã, 10, and Ariel, 8. Swanepoel, who has kept her dating life private since the breakup, has been candid about balancing motherhood with her busy modeling career. “Life is a constant search for balance, for me at least, and yes I do sometimes feel overwhelmed, but I’m very in tune with my children’s needs, then my own personal needs, which are also important,” she told V magazine in 2023. “Sometimes it’s easy to forget. I’ve realized to be a better mother, I know I need to also take care of myself, whether that be about my [physical] health or mental health or being able to excel in my career and business because it brings me joy and so my children have begun to understand that too.” She added, “I think it’s very healthy and important for them to see everything I do. One of my most vivid memories as a child was seeing my father wake up at 4 a.m. to take care of our farm and his dedication and drive is something that is now part of me and something I hope they will learn from me.”

Oct 25, 2026
Why Gen Z is Embracing Sober Living: The Surprising Shift

Why Gen Z is Embracing Sober Living: The Surprising Shift

See more of our coverage in your search results. Generation Z is stirring up America’s drinking culture — and proving they don’t need a cocktail to have a good time.Dubbed the “sober generation,” today’s young adults are increasingly turning their backs on heavy drinking, choosing healthier lifestyles, fatter wallets and hangover-free mornings instead.Researchers at Skyline Recovery Center questioned 766 Gen Z adults ages 21 to 29 and discovered that nearly one in four– 24%– do not drink at all.A new survey from market research firm IWSR found that more Millennials consume alcohol than any other generation at 81%, with Gen X just behind at 77%, while for the first time, Baby Boomers’ alcohol consumption has dipped to 71% due in part to retirement finances.Gen Z is cutting back on alcohol, saving money and avoiding hangovers. Koldo_Studio – stock.adobe.comAs for Zoomers, 21% deliberately moderate their drinking, while 6% describe themselves as “sober curious” and are cutting back.“Life is so much more fun without alcohol,” Sheldon Cohen, clinical director at Skyline, told The Post. “You get to have dinner with friends. You laugh and have conversations. You remember things. The next morning, you don’t have to worry about how you embarrassed yourself or regret the things you said and did.”For Zoomers, the biggest motivation for ditching booze is their personal wellness.A whopping 46% say physical health or fitness motivates them to drink less, while 37% are motivated by saving money, 29% cite improving mental health and 20% have a family history of addiction. Among those who’ve cut back, 46% report saving money — and pocketing an average of $1,200 a year, while spending an average of about $800 on alcohol a year.Even romance is getting a sober makeover.An eye-popping 69% of Gen Z adults who date say they prefer dates involving little or no alcohol. The survey included people from ages 21-29, and asked about their drinking habits. Seventyfour – stock.adobe.comJust 6% would rather have cocktails on a date. The rest don’t like to drink and date at all.“Dating without a drink can be uncomfortable at first, especially if you’ve always had one to settle your nerves,” said Cohen. “But there’s something reassuring about going home knowing you liked someone without wondering how much the drinks had to do with it.”Single Zoomers are more likely to be fully sober (30%) than those in a relationship or living with a partner (17%), according to the survey.Meanwhile, 35% of those polled are most likely to skip alcohol at daytime gatherings, including brunches and parties.Gen Z are most concerned about their personal wellness, their finances and their dating lives. pressmaster – stock.adobe.comAnd 36% admit they’ve blamed their health for refusing a drink just because they don’t want one.Zoomers aren’t giving up alcohol entirely, but many are determined to stay in control.Among drinkers, the average consumption is 4.4 drinks per week, while 65% say they never binge drink, and 83% keep their drinking to weekends.Nearly four in five Gen Z adults (79%) use at least one strategy to stay on course in their moderation.The strategies include drinking slowly, setting drink limits and scheduling “alcohol-free days.”One in five has tried “damp drinking,” the growing practice of cutting back without quitting completely.The survey revealed men drank more than women, averaging 5.1 drinks a week against women’s 3.9. More than half of male drinkers like beer, while gals are more likely to choose a cocktail.

Oct 24, 2026
Andy Cohen's Heartfelt Confession About Finding True Love with Kevin Sobieski

Andy Cohen's Heartfelt Confession About Finding True Love with Kevin Sobieski

Andy Cohen is more than happy to say that he’s in love with his boyfriend, Kevin Sobieski. “It's a really adult grown-a** love of a man with two kids, who I know myself better than I've ever known myself,” Cohen, 58, said on the Tuesday, October 20, episode of Carlos King’s eponymous podcast. “I'm more settled than I've ever been in my life and where I'm at and where I want to be, which is right where I am. It’s very centered, it’s very calm and I’m very sure of it.” Cohen, who welcomed son Ben and daughter Lucy via surrogate in 2019 and 2022, announced in June that he had been dating Sobieski for nearly an entire year. “We had been holding hands for a year all over the West Village, and nobody really [said anything],” he said of taking his romance public. “I mean, we literally sit in restaurants holding hands, and nobody said anything. …  I would have said something eventually because I do demand a certain level of transparency to the people who are in the chair across from me. Cohen continued, “I was saying to him around that time, ‘At some point soon I'm going to have to let the cat out of the bag because I'm really happy and I want to share that with people.’ Also, it just seems a little hypocritical not to speak on it when I kind of demand it of others, and I also speak so much on the radio … talking a lot about myself and my kids and everything else. It just seemed natural that that would happen.” Cohen first disclosed his relationship with Sobieski on an episode of his Radio Andy show, noting that Ben and Lucy approve of the businessman. “They really love him, and we didn't tell them until eight months into dating that he was my boyfriend,” Cohen recalled on Tuesday’s episode. “I really let them fall in love with him, and they did before I ever said anything.” Eventually, Cohen confided in Ben that Sobieski was actually the Watch What Happens Live host’s boyfriend. “He’s like, ‘Oh, Daddy.’ He goes, ‘Lucy and I just love him so much, and you love him and you’ve wanted a boyfriend and now you have one,’” he noted of his son. “It was so sweet, and it was everything I would have wanted it to be. It's so funny because for the last few years, [Ben] would say to me, ‘Daddy, why don't you have a boyfriend?’ And I'm like, ‘Well, I haven't met the right guy.’”

Oct 24, 2026
AOC's In-N-Out Burger Stop Sparks Reactions During California Campaign

AOC's In-N-Out Burger Stop Sparks Reactions During California Campaign

See more of our coverage in your search results. Campaigning for lefty candidates all over the country sure does work up an appetite. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez jumped off the trail to visit an In-N-Out burger after holding an event in Bakersfield, Calif., as part of a nationwide tour to try to flip the US House.She popped into the famed West Coast eatery in Delano on Friday and emerged with a smile while gripping a red, white and yellow bag of grub with its iconic logo facing outward.Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stopped by an In-N-Out Burger in Delano, Calif., after campaigning for Democrat Randy Villegas in her bid to flip the House Friday. London EntertainmentAOC stood in line inside the franchise with her arms crossed, then gave a quick wave to photographers waiting outside while she was being guarded by a security detail.She satisfied her burger craving after stumping for about 15 minutes for lefty Democrat Randy Villegas, who is campaigning to unseat Rep. David Valadao (R-Ca.) in a heavily Hispanic district that Democrats redrew to their advantage after Republicans did the same in Texas and other states.Valadao has taken steps to distance himself from President Trump in territory that Trump carried by just 2% against Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024. The California incumbent voted to impeach the president in 2021, but backed his Big Beautiful Bill in 2025.AOC will need sustenance for the road ahead, with plans to campaign in Las Vegas later Saturday, where she holds a Get out the Early Vote Rally along with Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.).“The same forces rigging the economy against working people are betting we stay home this November. But the people who make Nevada work will never fold — we’re going all in!” Horsford’s campaign wrote.AOC speaks at a campaign rally for Randy Villegas in Bakersfield, Calif., Oct. 23, 2026. Getty ImagesAOC waited in line inside the franchise to place her order, then came out with a bag of food. London EntertainmentAOC was recently all-in on another bit of regional fare on her recent trip to Michigan, where she made her first visit to a Culver’s alongside left wing Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. She ordered a ButterBurger and cheese curds at that fast casual restaurant, gushing afterward that, “My life has changed!”She wasn’t so keen on In-N-Out back in 2022, during another hard-fought midterm cycle. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, left, D-N.Y., hugs Randy Villegas, Democratic candidate for congress in California’s 22nd District, during a campaign rally in Bakersfield, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. The redrawn district features a tossup race. AP Photo/Jae C. HongAOC has been stumping for lefty candidates around the country, and working up an appetite. Getty ImagesBack then, Pod Save America podcaster Jon Lovett asked a blunt question about her take on “the quality of the fries.”“Thank you for saying this because every time I come out here, everyone’s like: ‘Oh my god, In-N-Out, In-N-Out.’ And I’m like, my controversial, nonpolitical opinion is that it’s overrated,” she said. She added that her beef wasn’t with the burger, saying the joint has “dry fries.”

Oct 24, 2026
Karoline Leavitt Defends Katie Zacharia After Sudden White House Exit

Karoline Leavitt Defends Katie Zacharia After Sudden White House Exit

Former Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt can give Katie Zacharia grace for stepping onto the White House podium — even for a short while. “Look, it’s a tough job. It’s a very tough job,” Leavitt, 29, said on the Friday, October 23, episode of Real Time With Bill Maher. “People say it’s one of the hardest jobs in Washington, [D.C.], and … I give anyone who steps up to that podium credit, because only 37 people in United States history have been the White House press secretary. That pressure in that room is enormous.” She continued, “I give her credit for standing up there, and as the president said, it wasn’t a good fit and that’s OK. I wish her well, and we’re onto the next.” Leavitt, who left the press secretary role in August to spend more time with her family, noted that President Donald Trump has “a lot of options” for Zacharia’s replacement. “I mean, it’s a great job. It’s a fun job,” Leavitt noted. “There’s a lot of qualified people who want it, so we’ll see.” News broke on October 16 that Zacharia, 41, was let go from her White House duties after just one week on the job. “President Trump is a kind, wonderful, gracious, thoughtful, enthusiastic and the most hardworking man,” Zacharia wrote via Instagram at the time, confirming her departure. “I wish more Americans appreciated him. No one will ever make America great the way he has and continues to. It was an honor to work for him.” Trump, 80, later told reporters that he hopes Zacharia has “a good life” after her brief D.C. stint. Zacharia took the podium for the first time on October 13, fielding questions from three media outlets for a total of 14 minutes. Her résumé was subsequently put into question after multiple news sites claimed they couldn’t find a valid law license under her name. (Zacharia graduated from the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law and alleged she passed the bar upon her move to China.) The White House never publicly addressed the speculation but defended Zacharia’s position as press secretary. “Katie is a fabulous and wonderful addition to the team,” White House spokesman Steven Cheung told CNN in a statement earlier this month. “She is uniquely qualified and whip-smart to help inform the American people about all the great things President Trump and his administration have been doing, and she will do an incredible job as press secretary.”

Oct 24, 2026
Paris Protests: Why Violence is Escalating Across France

Paris Protests: Why Violence is Escalating Across France

See more of our coverage in your search results. PARIS — The Post is on the ground Saturday in the City of Love as thousands of protesters take to the streets across France, breaking out into violent riots for a second straight weekend.Some 70,000 law enforcement officers were deployed countrywide on Saturday, while the Louvre and several other major Paris museums closed in an effort to prevent renewed violence during planned protests.Last week devolved into mayhem, with people setting fires, storming public buildings, smashing shop windows, looting and clashing with police. It was France’s most violent unrest in years.Follow The Post’s live updates from Paris as protesters riot across France:Rioters set fires across France as violence breaks out across nation: photos By Thomas Gamba-Ellis Rioters set multiple fires across France as violence broke out on Saturday.Over 135 people have been arrested across France, with as many as 410,000 people protesting across the country.French Police officers in riot gear operate as a Molotov cocktail explodes on the Cours Saint-Andre during a demonstration in France on October 24, 2026. AFP via Getty ImagesA protester holds a lit flare during a demonstration in favor of purchasing power, the protection of public services, and fiscal and social justice, in Paris on October 24, 2026. AFP via Getty ImagesFrench Police officers in riot gear operate to block the access to the Peripherique ring road after a prostesters' attempt to reach it during a demonstration in Paris on October 24, 2026 AFP via Getty ImagesMasked protesters burn cardboard placards during clashes at a demonstration organized by labor unions in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. REUTERSProtesters hold a French flag as they face off with French gendarmes amid clashes during demonstration organised by labour unions in Paris as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement in France, October 24, 2026. REUTERSParis protesters defend escalating violence during protests: 'It's a logical response' By Gabrielle Fahmy Protesters stormed Paris Saturday to demand the government pay attention to the people's suffering, ralliers cried."I came here for my rights because apparently they're still not respected," Kyara Nissan Olivier told The Post as the peaceful protest devolved into chaos in the capital."What the police is doing is not legal. I'm scared to protest and that means it's the start of the rise of fascism. I'm here for everything -- at the start it was the high schools, but it's like a snowball causing an avalanche."Olivier defended last week's looting and violence, saying it was necessary to call attention to the deteriorating quality of life in France."The breakage is part of it ... It's not black and white. Violence is a response. There's people who are angry, there's people who have suffered. It's enough. That's it. It's a logical response," she said.Fellow protester Oussama Mendrek alleged that police were responsible for escalating tensions Saturday."They have to raise the minimum wage. Because people are scared of working for nothing. People work and by the end of the month they have nothing to eat," Mendrek said. French far-left celebrates Paris protests as 'total victory' By Katherine Donlevy Far-left leaders celebrated Saturday's protest in Paris as a “total victory for the social movement.”Jean-Luc Mélenchon, head of the France Insoumise party, shared a video of the mob peacefully marching through the city in the hours before confrontations with police broke out.Jean-Luc Melenchon takes part in a demonstration in favor of purchasing power, the protection of public services, and fiscal and social justice, in Paris on October 24, 2026. AFP via Getty Images“The march gathered at the newly authorized location and is now moving forward peacefully, stretching over more than four kilometers," Mélenchon said on X.“The attempts by the Prefect of Police and (Prime Minister Sebastien) Lecornu to incite disorder have failed completely."“It is time for the authorities to yield; otherwise, the only option left to them will soon be the exit door,” he added.Protesters wearing a gas mask and goggles walk amid the smoke at the protest ban zone during a demonstration in favor of purchasing power, the protection of public services, and fiscal and social justice, in Bordeaux, western France on October 24, 2026. AFP via Getty ImagesMélenchon, who participated in the march, earlier Saturday warned President Emmanuel Macron to give into the nation's demands to invest more in the school systems. “After that, all he’ll have left is the exit door,” he said.Post reporter puts on riot gear as peaceful Paris protests take violent turn By Katherine Donlevy The peaceful protests in Paris slowly unraveled Saturday evening as clashes between demonstrators and police kicked off.Rioters began throwing rocks before lobbing smoke grenades on the floor and objects at law enforcement as the sun set shortly before 7 p.m. local time -- and police responded with tear gas.Post reporter Gabrielle Fahmy, puts on riot gear as peaceful Paris protests take violent turn. Gabrielle Fahmy/NY PostPost reporter Gabrielle Fahmy seen in her gear. James Breeden for NY PostPost reporter on the ground, Gabrielle Fahmy, equipped herself with riot gear as explosions began sounding in the city.The authorized Paris protest had been mostly peaceful until its conclusion, when officers turned water cannons on the crowd in an attempt to disperse them.Protests calling for higher quality of life erupt in Albania, Belgium and Italy By Katherine Donlevy Protests railing against the high cost of living were not just limited to France Saturday -- with violence erupting in numerous countries across Europe.In Albania, rioters are setting fire to dumpsters and throwing stones as part of a call for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.Police responded with water cannons to disperse demonstrators rallying outside the Ministry of Education in the capital, Tirana.Similarly, police used water cannons to break up student-made barricades in the streets of Brussels, Belgium, CNN reported.Protests also broke out in Italy, with stores across Naples, Rome and Milan boarding up their windows in anticipation of the same looting that erupted in France last week.

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