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Why Sunny Hostin's Defense of a DA Is Stirring Controversy New

Why Sunny Hostin's Defense of a DA Is Stirring Controversy

The View cohost Sunny Hostin is defending a district attorney for not bringing charges against several Cornell University fraternity members accused of gang raping a fellow student in 2024. “I have the statement that Jane Doe wrote at that time. It’s several pages long,” Hostin, 57, claimed during the Tuesday, September 29, episode of ABC’s hit daytime talk show. “I will say that under current New York state law, voluntary intoxication or drug use — and she voluntarily drank a lot and she voluntarily snorted ketamine off of one of the boy’s body parts — she allowed other boys and consented to other boys snorting ketamine off of her body.” The former federal prosecutor continued, “Under New York law, voluntary intoxication or drug use that merely impairs judgment does not legally constitute an inability to consent to sexual activity.” Hostin went on to say that she understood why Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten didn’t bring charges to a group of fraternity brothers after the alleged 2024 assault. “If you voluntarily ingest drugs, voluntarily take alcohol, you can agree to have threesomes, which, in her statement, she agreed to have two separate threesomes,” Hostin claimed. “One young man did walk in and say, ‘Everybody out.’ So there was one person who did that. According to her statement, three of the young men did not touch her.” In the wake of her polarizing take, Hostin made it clear that Jane Doe’s new lawsuit should absolutely be investigated and taken seriously. At the same time, she advised viewers during The View’s Hot Topics segment to investigate more than just headlines before jumping to conclusions. “I say all of that to say the pictures of these young men who have not been charged — not been adjudicated — are being plastered all over the internet,” she said. “I think people are reporting this story inaccurately. I think they’re reporting it unfairly.” Hostin continued, “While this is something that we have to take very seriously, there is no way, according to her statement in 2024, that any prosecutor would’ve brought forth a case.” Jane Doe, a former student at the Ivy League school, sued Cornell and seven male fraternity members, alleging that she was drugged and sexually assaulted for at least seven hours in October 2024 at the Chi Phi fraternity house in Ithaca, New York. No arrests have been made in connection with the case, and the local district attorney has said he is reopening the case in light of the civil suit and leaked messages from a snapchat group message advertising “free p****,” the derogatory term for female genitalia, at the time of the alleged assault. Attorneys representing the named fraternity members have vigorously denied the claims in the lawsuit. “Jane Doe’s sworn statement in November of 2024 did not allege that she was drugged against her will or gang raped. On the contrary, Jane Doe’s statement described her participation in drug use and sexual conduct as voluntary, conscious, and consensual,” Van Houten said in a statement. “My office obviously did not and could not have based our November 2024 decision on the allegations in a civil lawsuit that would not be filed until nearly two years later. Furthermore, I have never been contacted by Jane Doe’s attorneys.” The attorney for Jane Doe has disputed Van Houten’s description of the alleged victim’s initial statement and faulted authorities for never following up with his client. "In my experience, speaking with an abuse survivor requires delicacy, understanding and specialized training,” attorney Thomas P. Giuffra told ABC News. “An average University Police officer would not have these skills. It would be the role of a specially trained detective or district attorney. However, Ms. Doe was never contacted by anybody with those skills.” Cornell University said in a statement that it takes allegations of sexual violence "extremely seriously" and that its Office of Civil Rights and Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards "investigated and adjudicated the allegations consistent with university policies." "Any suggestion that the University did not impose consequential punishments for those involved is false," Cornell said in September via ABC News. "A continuation of the false narrative that there were minimal consequences in this case is irresponsible, will make survivors feel less safe and supported, and will perpetuate the underreporting of sexual assault." If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

Oct 01, 2026
Allen Genkin's Heartfelt Birthday Tribute to 'Beautiful Queen' Adele Zaikman New

Allen Genkin's Heartfelt Birthday Tribute to 'Beautiful Queen' Adele Zaikman

DWTS: The Next Pro's Allen Genkin is paying tribute to Adele Zaikman on her birthday. “Happy birthday to the most beautiful queen ❤️❤️❤️ @adele.zaikman,” Genkin, 36, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, September 30. “I want to wish you happiness, health, love and all the success that life has to offer, you deserve everything you dreamt of and more. Watching you shine ✨ like a star ⭐️ that you are has been a blessing and honour of mine to be by your side.” Alongside the message, Genkin shared a series of photos of him kissing Zaikman, 24, on the cheek as she gazed at the camera and threw her arm around his neck. In one image, Genkin pressed his forehead against Zaikman’s face while she gave a soft smile. “You have inspired so many people all over the world, including myself and so many that love you. Every time you walk into a room you’re smile and infectious energy gravitates people towards you,” he wrote. “Please never forget how special you are in every single way. I can honestly say the best thing that has happened to me from dwts tnp was you ❤️, our connection we built is something really special, I’m the happiest and luckiest man in the world. I adore you with all my heart!!!” He continued, “Sweetheart always remember how special you are inside and out, never let anyone dim your light, because you have so much to give, and I know you will in so many ways. You are the best, and I believe the best things in life for you are only just beginning. Enjoy every moment baby, I love you❤️. #happybirthday #rollsroyce #myheart.” Days earlier, a source told Us that Zaikman and Genkin are dating after appearing together on the ABC spinoff series — which she won, earning her a spot as a pro on DWTS season 35. Zaikman went on to be partnered with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Conner Leavitt, performing a salsa to “Whoomp! There It Is” by Tag Team on September 15. After earning a 12 out of 30 from judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli, Zaikman and Leavitt were eliminated from the competition on premiere night. “This has been the most fun,” Leavitt said earlier this month. “I have the greatest partner in the world in Adele [and] I can’t wait for the world to get to see her talents.”

Oct 01, 2026
Hidden Van Gogh and Cézanne Masterpieces Unveiled After 50 Years New

Hidden Van Gogh and Cézanne Masterpieces Unveiled After 50 Years

See more of our coverage in your search results. A dozen Impressionist and post-Impressionist artworks collectively valued at almost half a billion dollars are going up for auction after sitting unseen for decades in a fabled private collection in South America.Sotheby’s auction house said Wednesday that works by Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cézanne are expected to smash records for the artists in the Nov. 18 sale in New York. If so, it would be the latest sign that, in uncertain times, ultrawealthy art collectors are seeking security in masterpieces.Paul Cezanne’s ‘Arlequin’ is on display during a preview of the Blaquier-Arrieta Collection at Sotheby’s in London, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. ZUMAPRESS.comVincent van Gogh’s painting “Chataigniers en fleurs,” painted in May 1890 in Auvers-sur-Oise, is shown. The work and other pieces have not been seen in public in decades. Sotheby's New York/Blaquier-Arrieta collectionThe paintings come from a collection amassed by the late Argentine art collector Nelly Arrieta de Blaquier and her sugar magnate husband, Carlos Pedro Blaquier, and are being sold by their children.They include van Gogh’s landscape “Châtaigniers en fleurs,” (Chestnut Trees in Flower) estimated at $180 million, and Cézanne’s portrait “Arlequin,” which carries an estimate of $120 million. Neither has been seen in public for half a century.Helena Newman, Sotheby’s head of Impressionist and modern art, said the collection was like a “mini- Musée D’Orsay,” the Paris museum that holds one of the world’s greatest collections of Impressionist and post-Impressionist artworks.“In my 30-plus years at Sotheby’s, I’ve never had the privilege of handling a collection of quite this content and caliber,” she said.Newman said van Gogh’s painting of flowering chestnut trees captures the “explosion of energy and vitality” the artist felt after his release from a psychiatric asylum in May 1890. He took his own life two months later.Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s painting “En Canon (Jeune fille a la barque)” is displayed during a preview of the Blaquier-Arrieta Collection at Sotheby’s in London, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. ZUMAPRESS.comThe Cézanne portrait is one of four paintings of the artist’s son dressed as the Harlequin figure from clowning. The other three are in major museums.Also in the collection are Parisian cityscapes by Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro, a horse-racing image by Edgar Degas and a boating scene by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, all valued in the tens of millions of dollars.Art expert Philip Hook, a former Sotheby’s auctioneer, said the collection “really is the stuff of legend,” because the collectors did not loan out the works for exhibitions.Claude Monet’s painting “Le Jardin des Tuileries” is on display during a preview of the Blaquier-Arrieta Collection at Sotheby’s in London, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. ZUMAPRESS.com“No one knew really what was in it. So now, for this to be revealed, is tremendously exciting,” Hook said.“They came out with a collection that, rather cleverly, is focused on getting one representative work by each of the major names (of Impressionist and post-Impressionist art), and that is incredibly difficult to do,” he added. “They succeeded with huge, huge style and success.”Newman said sale is likely to attract global attention, with potential buyers ranging from American tech billionaires to well-endowed Middle Eastern institutions and rich collectors from North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.“In times where there’s a lot of global macro geopolitical uncertainty, it’s almost like there’s a return to really established, tried and tested” works that are “unquestionably great,” Newman said.“(This) museum-quality Impressionist collection … is pretty rare.”

Oct 01, 2026
Lindsay Clancy's Juror Fights Back: Complaint Against Defense Lawyer Looms New

Lindsay Clancy's Juror Fights Back: Complaint Against Defense Lawyer Looms

See more of our coverage in your search results. Attorneys for the lone holdout juror at Lindsay Clancy’s triple murder trial revealed their plans to file a bar complaint against the killer mom’s lawyer.Lawyers for Michael Desronvil — the sole juror who wanted to send the mom to prison for killing her three kids, Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months — said they plan to ask the bar to probe Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, for allegedly singling out their client.Reddington, 75, asked a judge to investigate Desronvil for potential misconduct, including determining whether he lied on his juror questionnaire and whether he used his cell phone during deliberations.A lawyer for Lindsay Clancy trial juror Michael Desronvil revealed plans to file a bar complaint against Clancy’s defense attorney, Kevin Reddington. Facebook/Elizabeth KLindsay Clancy and her attorney Kevin Reddington in court for a hearing on Sept. 29, 2026. Greg Derr/Pool via REUTERSTyler Cox, one of Desronvil’s lawyers, told Fox News host Sean Hannity, “We are going to file a bar complaint.”“[Reddington] said that all he’s done is file a motion. Well, even if you take that as true, which it obviously isn’t, the motion that he filed was unprecedented,” Cox said. “You don’t attack jurors this way, you don’t single them out.”During a hearing Tuesday for Clancy, an exasperated Reddington denied wrongdoing in filing the motion about Desronvil or making comments about him to the media.“I’m tired of hearing about me persecuting people,” the defense attorney said in court.The Post’s cover before the trial ended in a hung jury. NY PostOn Monday, prosecutors asked Judge William Sullivan to implement a gag order after Reddington’s public comments about the jury and Desronvil. The motion is set to be argued at Clancy’s next hearing on Nov. 2.Sullivan declared a mistrial on Sept. 4, after jurors said they were hopelessly deadlocked in three impasse notes.Here’s the latest on Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial Patrick Clancy’s deleted posts offer glimpse into Lindsay’s spiraling madness — and their desperate search for answers Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer set ‘nightmarish precedent’ against lone holdout juror as his attorney refutes claims Lindsay Clancy trial holdout juror Michael Desronvil planning to get back to business, return to ‘normalcy’ Patrick Clancy’s new wife is already pregnant with their first child, interviewer confirms Several of the panelists have since revealed that 11 of the 12 were prepared to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity and claimed Desronvil had doubts about the killer mom’s guilt, but refused to find her not criminally responsible.However, Desronvil, 48, and his lawyers insist he was convinced of Clancy’s guilt and “didn’t have any doubts.”Lindsay Clancy killed her three children, Cora, Dawson and Callan in 2023. Courtesy Patrick ClancyThe 36-year-old mother is accused of coldly planning and carrying out the strangling of her three kids with exercise bands at their Duxbury, Massachusetts, home on Jan. 24, 2023.But Reddington claimed Clancy was experiencing severe postpartum psychosis at the time and heard a voice telling her to commit the slayings and take her own life. The mom cut her wrists and neck, downed some pills and threw herself from a second-story window, paralyzing herself in the fall.Prosecutors have not revealed how they plan to go forward with the case and whether they will retry Clancy on the same first-degree murder charges she faced the first time around, opt for lesser charges at a second trial, try to strike a plea bargain with the defense or drop the case altogether.Reddington didn’t immediately return requests for comment.If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.

Oct 01, 2026
Allen Genkin's Heartfelt Tribute to Adele Zaikman Sparks Romance Rumors New

Allen Genkin's Heartfelt Tribute to Adele Zaikman Sparks Romance Rumors

DWTS: The Next Pro's Allen Genkin is paying tribute to Adele Zaikman on her birthday. “Happy birthday to the most beautiful queen ❤️❤️❤️ @adele.zaikman,” Genkin, 36, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, September 30. “I want to wish you happiness, health, love and all the success that life has to offer, you deserve everything you dreamt of and more. Watching you shine ✨ like a star ⭐️ that you are has been a blessing and honour of mine to be by your side.” Alongside the message, Genkin shared a series of photos of him kissing Zaikman, 24, on the cheek as she gazed at the camera and threw her arm around his neck. In one image, Genkin pressed his forehead against Zaikman’s face while she gave a soft smile. “You have inspired so many people all over the world, including myself and so many that love you. Every time you walk into a room you’re smile and infectious energy gravitates people towards you,” he wrote. “Please never forget how special you are in every single way. I can honestly say the best thing that has happened to me from dwts tnp was you ❤️, our connection we built is something really special, I’m the happiest and luckiest man in the world. I adore you with all my heart!!!” He continued, “Sweetheart always remember how special you are inside and out, never let anyone dim your light, because you have so much to give, and I know you will in so many ways. You are the best, and I believe the best things in life for you are only just beginning. Enjoy every moment baby, I love you❤️. #happybirthday #rollsroyce #myheart.” Days earlier, a source told Us that Zaikman and Genkin are dating after appearing together on the ABC spinoff series — which she won, earning her a spot as a pro on DWTS season 35. Zaikman went on to be partnered with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Conner Leavitt, performing a salsa to “Whoomp! There It Is” by Tag Team on September 15. After earning a 12 out of 30 from judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli, Zaikman and Leavitt were eliminated from the competition on premiere night. “This has been the most fun,” Leavitt said earlier this month. “I have the greatest partner in the world in Adele [and] I can’t wait for the world to get to see her talents.”

Oct 01, 2026
What Your First Animal Spot Reveals About Your Brain's Secrets New

What Your First Animal Spot Reveals About Your Brain's Secrets

Take a quick look at the snowy mountain above! What immediately catches your eye? Do you see a majestic goat climbing the slopes, or a powerful eagle soaring through the clouds?Don’t overthink it—your very first reaction reveals a lot about how your brain processes the world around you. Let’s dive in and see what your choice says about whether you’re left-brained or right-brained!If You Saw the Goat First: You Are Left-Brained!If your eyes picked out the shape of the mountain goat, you are likely a left-brained thinker. The left side of the brain is all about logic, structure, and detail-oriented analysis.The Analytical Observer: Mountain goats are known for being sure-footed, methodical, and determined as they climb steep cliffs step by step. Just like the goat, you prefer a clear plan. You look at details first before jumping to conclusions.Problem Solver: You love order, lists, and clear rules. When faced with a challenge, you break it down into smaller, manageable pieces rather than guessing.Reliable & Grounded: People around you know they can count on your practical wisdom and strong sense of logic. You keep your feet firmly on the ground!If You Saw the Eagle First: You Are Right-Brained!If you instantly spotted the dynamic shape of the eagle formed by the snow and clouds, you are most likely right-brained. The right side of the brain thrives on creativity, intuition, and big-picture vision.The Visionary Dreamer: Eagles fly high above the landscape, taking in the entire view at once. Similarly, you tend to look at the “big picture” rather than getting stuck in small details. You rely heavily on your intuition and gut feeling.Creative & Expressive: You are naturally imaginative, artistic, and open-minded. You love exploring new ideas, connecting emotional dots, and thinking outside the box.Free Spirit: You adapt quickly to change and prefer spontaneity over strict schedules. You go with the flow and trust the process!What If You See a Human Face?If you saw a human face, congratulations! You have a rare balanced brain. You can seamlessly switch between logical analysis and creative intuition depending on what the situation calls for. You get the best of both worlds!So, which one was it for you?Drop a comment below and let us know if you’re Team Goat or Team Eagle—and share this test with your friends to see how their brains work!

Oct 01, 2026
Julie Chen Moonves Surprises Fans with Her Change of Heart on Rick Devens New

Julie Chen Moonves Surprises Fans with Her Change of Heart on Rick Devens

Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves has had a change of heart after being critical of houseguest Rick Devens’ gameplay. “I like him. You can't not like Rick Devens, so I've been humbled,” Chen Moonves, 56, exclusively shared with Us before the Thursday, October 1, finale of CBS’ hit reality show. “Look, no one can be a performative phony for 87 days straight, especially in a show like Big Brother with the live feeds. You can't be a phony for that long. He's someone who it’s very easy to root for him.” When Big Brother 28 kicked off in July, Chen Moonves was not the biggest cheerleader for Devens, 42, who previously competed on seasons 38 and 50 of Survivor. “I know people love Devens, and he was great at Survivor,” she shared with Entertainment Weekly at the time. “This ain’t Survivor, honey. This here [is] Big Brother.” Chen Moonves called some of Devens' early moves “terrible” before adding, “I was like, ‘Go back to the island, dude! I’m gonna snuff out your flame.’” Now that Devens is in the final three with Taylor Brown and Drew Campbell, Chen Moonves is happy to give credit where credit is due. “I've been working it out between me and Jesus, and he's telling me, ‘Love one another,’ and he's telling me, ‘Thou shalt not judge,’ and I think he's teaching me a lesson for that reason. I think God is going to say, ‘All right, we've got to have Rick Devens win it,’” Chen Moonves told Us. “Don't forget he's older. He has a wife. He has two little kids. They were rooting for him. You want a guy to be able to provide for his family. … We’ll see.” Before the Big Brother jury casts their votes on Thursday evening, Chen Moonves is proud of the final three for making it so far in an always unpredictable game. After having a front-row seat to all the shocking evictions and unexpected moves, the host of summer’s addictive reality show doesn’t even know who could win the $750,000 cash prize. “I have butterflies in my stomach,” she said. “It's anyone's game. I'm so excited, and I'm happy no matter who wins because I'm very happy with this final three.” After this season of Big Brother featured two former Survivor contestants (Dee Valladares also competed), Us asked Chen Moonves whether any other players should be sent to Fiji to experience host Jeff Probst’s popular CBS show. Without hesitation, Chen Moonves recommended Kamu Kirk. “I think he could crush it. He's an athlete. I don't think he's scared of the elements,” she said. “I'd like to see Kamu. I'd also love to see Yash [Patel]. I think he's hysterical and a great competitor. I don't know if I want to see Angela [Murray] because I love her, but I think they would edit her too much. I love her on live feeds. I'd love to see Lala [Verrett]. She's fierce. She won the wall [competition]. Let's see what she's got on the island.” Big Brother’s season finale airs on CBS Thursday, October 1, at 8 p.m. ET.

Oct 01, 2026
Chad Lowe's Heartfelt Words About Fatherhood Resurface After Tragic Loss New

Chad Lowe's Heartfelt Words About Fatherhood Resurface After Tragic Loss

Chad Lowe gushed about being a girl dad two years before the tragic death of his 13-year-old daughter, Fiona. “I’m a girl dad. It’s so interesting because [I’m] always wanting to have my own experiences and not live in the shadow or follow in the footsteps of somebody,” Lowe, 58, said during a 2024 appearance on the “Still Here” podcast. “I get the experience of being a girl dad,” the Pretty Little Liars alum continued. “I feel like having daughters is such an incredible privilege.” Lowe, who shares Fiona and daughters Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10, with wife Kim Painter, added that although there are “struggles” associated with raising three girls, the experience has continued to teach him ways to see the world differently. “I look at the world from really their perspective, and I see the world and a lot of the injustices in the world from their perspective,” he explained. “It’s not all doom and gloom. Society is changing. I see how we’re really becoming conscious of the role of women. We may, who knows, have the first female president.” Chad, the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe, concluded, “[We’re] really empowering women and seeing how much women have to offer. I personally think that if women were in charge of nations, we’d be a lot more peaceful.” Chad and Painter, 52, announced Fiona’s death in a statement to People, TMZ and other media outlets on Tuesday, September 29. “We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona,” the statement read, calling their late middle child “a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance.” The family continued, “She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents. In fact, she was the light of our lives. Her passing is devastating for our entire family and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.” Nearly one year before Fiona’s death, Chad took to Instagram to celebrate her milestone 13th birthday. “Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!! Keep dancing through life FiBear! Love you soooo much!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️,” he captioned his post at the time. Chad and his family previously experienced tragedy in January 2025 when they lost their home in the Los Angeles wildfires. “This is what remains of 10 years of building our lives. Our hearts are broken, but we are comforted by all the well wishes and offers of assistance,” the actor wrote via Instagram at the time alongside a photo of the rubble. “We are OK and will be OK. We have each other. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.” If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

Sep 30, 2026
7-Eleven and Circle K Under Fire for Overcharging Across the US New

7-Eleven and Circle K Under Fire for Overcharging Across the US

See more of our coverage in your search results. Price check!Two massive convenience stores — 7-Eleven and Circle K — have been accused of overcharging their customers. A bombshell investigation by the Guardian found sweeping price discrepancies at multiple locations across the country.  The probe found that customers were being charged more at checkout for items that were being advertised at lower prices on shelves, sale signs or gas-station marquees. The report noted a customer, Marco Cruz, who pulled into a Circle K in McAllen, Texas and grabbed a pack of beef and jalapeño cheese sticks that were priced at $3.99 on the shelf. Once Cruz hit the counter, they rang up at $4.19. He asked the employee to adjust the price and got a flat no. Cruz told The Guardian that in the last six months, similar price disparities had happened to him at other convenience stores at least five times. Multiple shoppers across 17 states have been overcharged at 7-Eleven and Circle K Manuel Turcios / FacebookThe 29-year-old isn’t alone in his frustration — shoppers all across Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, Colorado, Utah and New York have experienced massive price inconsistencies between the two giant chains.The report found Circle K failed 35% of price-accuracy inspections in Florida, 62% in North Carolina, and a colossal 82% in Columbus, Ohio, between 2023 and 2025.Convenience chain, 7-Eleven, failed 47% of inspections in Colorado and Utah and 79% in Ontario County, New York.The news organization reviewed 153 shopper complaints involving the two mega chains across 17 states. About half involved food, drinks and merchandise, while the other half involved gasoline — as many complaints included price differences at the pump were higher than those advertised on roadside signs.Earlier this year, an Arizona inspection revealed a whopping 12 of 25 products at a 7-Eleven rang up higher than what its shelf price had advertised with a $3.99 pack of gum ringing up at $4.99.With prices already at record highs, that $1 difference can impact budgets. 7-Eleven has failed 47% of inspections in Colorado and Utah and 79% in Ontario County, New York. Del Harper – stock.adobe.comThe Post reached out to 7-Eleven and Circle K for comment but has not heard back.So how can you protect yourself from busting your budget — it all starts with paying close attention.The next time you are shopping, look closely at the price advertised and watch when the item gets scanned. If you spot a discrepancy, alert an employee before you pay as it may be easier to fix ahead of payment. Shoppers may also want to snap a quick picture of the advertised price as it is likely easier to get an employee to honor what’s being shown — especially if it’s a promotion.Lastly, report problems. It’s always helpful to have a record of something because if a retailer won’t fix the problem — you can take it to your local consumer-protection agency.

Sep 30, 2026
Trump's $500 Checks to Obamacare Users: What's Really Behind This Move? New

Trump's $500 Checks to Obamacare Users: What's Really Behind This Move?

See more of our coverage in your search results. WASHINGTON — President Trump is putting a half-billion dollars in the mail — and making sure Americans know who to thank for it.About 950,000 Obamacare enrollees in 30 states will receive $500 checks as early as this week — premised on the Biden administration’s alleged overcharging of user fees to health insurance companies, which in turn charged consumers higher rates.“I am proud to return your money to you, and I will never stop fighting to put the American People FIRST, restore Affordability, protect your hard-earned money, and lower the Cost of Healthcare,” Trump says in the letter mailed Wednesday and first reported by USA Today.President Trump signed a letter going out to nearly 1 million Americans this week along with a $500 check. AP Photo/Alex Brandon“For years, the Biden administration overcharged you to fund the operation of HealthCare.gov. That money belongs to hard-working Americans, not the Government, and now I’m returning it to you!”Trump added: “You have paid into this flawed System, and now you are finally getting something back.”The 30 states whose residents will receive checks include many with hotly contested congressional races on Nov. 3, including Florida, Iowa, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas.States that have their own independent exchanges, such as California, New York and Pennsylvania, won’t be receiving checks.A White House official told USA Today that most recipients earn about 400% of the poverty line — $64,000, or $132,000 for a family of four — and paid most or all of their own insurance premiums without federal subsidies.Vice President JD Vance announced a crackdown on alleged Obamacare fraud this month. ZUMAPRESS.comA sign on an insurance store advertises Obamacare in San Ysidro, San Diego, California. REUTERSAlthough a significant sum of money, Vice President JD Vance announced last week that the federal government was saving the Obamacare program about $2.2 billion by booting 750,000 users suspected of fraudulent enrollment. About 23 million Americans were registered for insurance this year through Obamacare exchanges. Trump announced the $500 checks on Sept. 10 during the Republican midterm convention in Dallas — one day after promising all adult citizens $5,000 if the GOP holds control of Congress, horrifying fiscal conservatives fearful of accelerating inflation and debt.Trump previously signed letters accompanying stimulus checks during the COVID-19 pandemic, as did President Joe Biden.The 30 states getting rebates include Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Sep 30, 2026
Farrah Abraham's Jaw Surgery Struggle: Why Fans Are Concerned New

Farrah Abraham's Jaw Surgery Struggle: Why Fans Are Concerned

Teen Mom’s Farrah Abraham shared her unfiltered healing process after undergoing double-disc jaw surgery. Abraham, 35, documented her healing process on Tuesday, September 29, following the procedure to treat her ongoing jaw issues. With stitches on the sides of her face, Abraham’s jaw was wired shut, leaving her unable to eat and speak for two months. “Farrah cannot speak because her jaw is wired shut, and her face is extremely swollen,” her manager, Chrissy Johnston, told the Daily Mail, revealing Abraham will be on a liquid diet. “She is in a severe amount of pain and is really struggling, both physically and mentally.” “To make matters worse, she has also lost hearing in her right ear. I hope and pray that her pain eases soon and that her hearing returns to normal over time,” Johnson added. Shortly after coming out of surgery, Abraham made an appearance on her daughter Sophia’s TikTok live, where she held up a sign that read, “I had surgery + can’t talk. Thanks for all the gifts.” The OnlyFans model also wrote that she felt like “Frankenstein” at the time and was hoping her swelling would go down within “three months.” Abraham shares Sophia, 17, with Derek Underwood, who died in a car accident before she was born. Abraham made her reality TV debut in 2009 on 16 and Pregnant before starring on Teen Mom. She later appeared in Couples Therapy, Marriage Boot Camp and U.K.'s Celebrity Big Brother. In her 2012 memoir, My Teenage Dream Ended, Abraham opened up about Underwood’s death, sharing, "I got off the phone and tried to calm down, but my mind was racing. Derek was the father of the baby I was carrying inside me. He was my first love, my only true love. Now Derek was gone forever, and so was my happy ending.” Abraham, who was not actively speaking to Underwood at the time of his death, continued, “Every year, [me and Sophia] go to Derek's grave site. We take pictures, we record it, and I have a whole baby box for Sophia with letters and pictures telling how and why things happened, and why I'm here today alone.”

Sep 30, 2026
Why This Simple Blackhead Detail Has Everyone Talking New

Why This Simple Blackhead Detail Has Everyone Talking

Skip to content Large blackheads on the nose develop when pores fill with excess sebum, dead skin cells, and keratin over time. In extreme cases, a pore can become significantly dilated, forming a long, hardened keratin plug that requires professional removal.Despite their dark appearance, blackheads are not caused by trapped dirt. Instead, the dark color occurs through oxidation—a chemical reaction that happens when the trapped oil and skin debris are exposed to oxygen at the pore’s surface.While dramatic visual blockages are common concerns for dermatologists, they are highly treatable. Skincare professionals can safely extract deep plugs without tearing surrounding tissue or leaving permanent facial scarring.To prevent pores from enlarging further, maintaining proper skin hygiene and using gentle chemical exfoliants is key. Avoiding harsh manual squeezing helps preserve the skin’s elasticity and keeps hair follicles clear of future buildup.

Sep 30, 2026