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T. Rex Handbag at Auction: The $500K Prehistoric Accessory You Won't Believe New

T. Rex Handbag at Auction: The $500K Prehistoric Accessory You Won't Believe

It’s a sale of Jurass-chic proportions.  Birkins are beautiful. Chanel bags, très magnifique. But a purse derived from 66-million-year-old purse dinosaur DNA simply cannot be beat, per the Parisian auction house hawking the prehistoric must-have for over $500,000 on Thursday. Bidding paddles are sure to go flying in the air as auctioneer Alexandre Giquello of Hôtel Drouot in Paris, France, accepts offers on the first-ever handbag made with collagen from lab-grown Tyrannosaurus rex fossils, which were reportedly exhumed in the US, on June 11. The world’s first-ever T. rex leather handbag is heading to auction on June 11. REUTERS“This T. rex leather bag marks a defining moment in my career: a one-of-a-kind piece that stands as a historic milestone,” Giquello said in a statement. “A defining moment that challenges the boundaries of creativity and luxury.“And it’s the perfect carryall for the diva who doesn’t care if she rex her budget. With an asking price ranging from €300,000 to 500,000 ($347,081 to $578,469), the ancient accessory is an expensive, albeit exclusive piece that will go to the highest bidder with the deepest pockets. The purse was made with collagen from lab-grown Tyrannosaurus rex fossils. Alessandro Grandini – stock.adobe.comOf course, it won’t outshine the jaw-dropping $8 million dropped on Jane Birkin’s 1984 original Hermés handbag, which sold at auction to a Japanese mogul in July 2025. Nor will it come near the exorbitant $2.5 million cost of icon Marilyn Monroe’s haute memorabilia, including a Christian Dior suit she wore while honeymooning with Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio, purchased alongside the voluptuary’s valuables on June 1, what would have been her 100th birthday. But the dino-doodad certainly predates them both. Che Connon, a professor of tissue engineering at Newcastle University, alongside researchers at ad agency VML, genomic engineering firm The Organoid Company, and the sustainable biotechnology pioneers at Lab-Grown Leather Ltd., has led the charge in transforming matter from the extinct predator into extraordinary wearables. Researchers have shared a breakdown explaining the T. rex leather creation process. VMLFollowing an extensive process — including harvesting T. rex DNA, conducting phylogenetic analyses, inserting the materials into a specialized bio-leather cell line genome, transforming the cells into skin and sustainably tanning the skin to create the leather — the scientists have managed to make primeval magic. “The hard bit is making leather from cells, and we’ve done that,” Connon previously told The Post. “The upstream bit is using existing technologies, which is why we’re confident we can do this so quickly.”Connon has slammed skepticisms circulating T-rex leather, insisting that the unprecedented materials are legit. schusterbauer.com – stock.adobe.comNaysayers, however, have doubted the validity of T. rex leather, deeming it “gimmicky” and “very far-fetched,” owing to time and evolution. Still, Connon insists that the seemingly impossible is, in fact, possible. “Some people have got the wrong end of the stick saying, ‘Well, you can’t do it,’” he said. “But that’s not true.”“Rest assured, these are all things that have been proven.”

Jun 11, 2026
Tragedy in Prizren: The Unseen Detail in a Fatal Accident New

Tragedy in Prizren: The Unseen Detail in a Fatal Accident

TBGazeta Minuti arbn · June 10, 2026 · Uncategorized Një aksident i rëndë trafiku me pasojë vdekjen ka ndodhur në rrugën “Faik Konica” në Prizren, ku një automjet ka goditur me pjesën e përparme një biçiklist 78-vjeçar.Lajmin për Gazetën Online Reporteri.net e ka konfirmuar zëdhënësi i Policisë së Kosovës për rajonin e Prizrenit, Shaqir Bytyqi.Sipas tij, si pasojë e aksidentit, biçiklisti ka pësuar lëndime të rënda trupore. Menjëherë në vendin e ngjarjes kanë dalë njësitet policore dhe ekipi i emergjencës, të cilët i kanë ofruar ndihmën e parë mjekësore, ndërsa më pas viktima është transportuar për trajtim në QKUK në Prishtinë.Megjithatë, pas disa orësh, 78-vjeçari nuk ka arritur t’u mbijetojë plagëve të marra dhe ka ndërruar jetë.“Si pasojë e aksidentit, biçiklisti, mashkull 78-vjeçar, ka pësuar lëndime të rënda trupore. Njësitet policore dhe ekipi i emergjencës kanë dalë menjëherë në vendngjarje, ku viktimës i është ofruar ndihma e parë mjekësore dhe më pas është transportuar për trajtim në QKUK në Prishtinë. Pas disa orësh, si pasojë e lëndimeve të marra, viktima ka humbur jetën”,tha ai.Autoritetet bëjnë të ditur se për rastin është njoftuar prokurori kujdestar, me urdhër të të cilit ngasësi i dyshuar është ndaluar nga policia, ndërsa trupi i pajetë i viktimës është dërguar për autopsi. “Për rastin është njoftuar prokurori kujdestar, me urdhër të të cilit ngasësi i dyshuar mbahet në ndalim policor dhe me urdhër të tij trupi i pajetë dërgohet për autopsi. Policia, në bashkëpunim të ngushtë me prokurorin e shtetit, është duke zhvilluar hetime për të sqaruar të gjitha rrethanat dhe shkaqet e këtij aksidenti trafiku”,ka shtuar Bytyqi

Jun 11, 2026
Kai Trump Caught in Controversy: What Really Happened at the Knicks Game? New

Kai Trump Caught in Controversy: What Really Happened at the Knicks Game?

Kai Trump has been accused of deleting boos from an Instagram post she made about her jaunt to watch the New York Knicks with grandpa Donald Trump.But now, the company behind the post says it made the edits.Kai, 19, joined the president at Madison Square Garden Monday night to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals.Kai Trump was accused of hiding boos from an Instagram video she posted about her jaunt to watch the New York Knicks with grandpa Donald Trump. AP Photo/Mark SchiefelbeinThe company behind the post, however, says it made the edits. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostAfter the game, Kai took to social media to post a clip of herself and her grandfather during the anthem, with the caption, “Thank you to 15SOF for capturing this special moment with my Grandpa.”But she was immediately slammed by critics who said she had fixed the audio — and had swapped the boos from the crowd for cheers.“Girl your face says it all lmao!! Grandpa & u were BOOED,” said one, as another wrote, “She replaced the audio.”This is not true, Page Six is told.“The video shared by Kai Trump on Instagram was exactly the clip delivered by 15SOF to her account on our app and at no time did she request that any audio be altered, enhanced, replaced, or otherwise manipulated,” a company spokesperson told Page Six. REUTERS“Due to various broadcast, licensing, and contractual restrictions, 15SOF frequently cannot distribute original event audio and instead utilizes automated alternate contextual audio tracks as part of our content-delivery process. The audio selection process is entirely automated and is not directed by individual users.” AP Photo/Mark SchiefelbeinThe post was made by a company, which Kai referred to, called “15 Seconds of Fame.”It uses AI software to identify when users are on the jumbotron or other screens in stadiums and arenas and sends them clips.We’re told the company makes the edits before sending, so Kai, eldest daughter of Donald Trump, Jr. and Vanessa Trump, had nothing to do with audio changes.“Like every video we share with users from around the world —whether epic, historic, or (in this case as Ms. Trump described it) ‘nostalgic’ moments between a granddaughter and her grandfather —we are proud to deliver these once-fleeting moments back to fans and preserve memories that otherwise would have been lost forever.” REUTERSKai is the eldest daughter of Donald Trump, Jr. and Vanessa Trump. Anadolu via Getty Images“The video shared by Kai Trump on Instagram was exactly the clip delivered by 15SOF to her account on our app and at no time did she request that any audio be altered, enhanced, replaced, or otherwise manipulated,” a company spokesperson told Page Six.“Due to various broadcast, licensing, and contractual restrictions, 15SOF frequently cannot distribute original event audio and instead utilizes automated alternate contextual audio tracks as part of our content-delivery process. The audio selection process is entirely automated and is not directed by individual users.”“Like every video we share with users from around the world —whether epic, historic, or (in this case as Ms. Trump described it) ‘nostalgic’ moments between a granddaughter and her grandfather —we are proud to deliver these once-fleeting moments back to fans and preserve memories that otherwise would have been lost forever.”

Jun 11, 2026
Marjorie Taylor Greene's Shocking Critique: Trump's Team Making Him Look Foolish New

Marjorie Taylor Greene's Shocking Critique: Trump's Team Making Him Look Foolish

Former Republican U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene sharply criticized President Donald Trump and his team during a Wednesday night appearance with Kaitlan Collins on CNN, arguing that members of his staff are "making him look like a fool" by not checking him on his previous statements about not engaging in wars.Greene pointed to Trump's repeated campaign promises to avoid "new wars" and foreign military entanglements.Her criticism comes as the administration has increasingly justified military action as a necessary response to events in and around the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. Central Command, Trump authorized retaliatory "self-defense" strikes after a U.S. Apache helicopter was brought down near the strategic waterway, an incident that U.S. officials blamed on Iran. However, reports have also indicated that uncertainty remains over whether the helicopter was intentionally targeted or whether the incident resulted from a collision involving an Iranian drone, raising questions about the circumstances that triggered the latest round of military action.Newsweek reached out to the White House via email Wednesday night for comment....What To KnowThe criticism from Greene is notable because she was once among Trump's most loyal allies before breaking with the president over the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump has also taken swipes at Greene, calling her "wacky."Greene was asked about Trump's statement to ABC's Kristen Welker in a previous interview, where he was asked what changed after insisting on no new wars. "First of all, I didn't guarantee no war, why would I have built the strongest military in the world," he responded in part. "This war shouldn't be happening, this was a major campaign promise in 2024 to end foreign wars, to not be involved in them. This is something the president has promised for many years; he's on video, he's on record, he can't change any of his statements. He said no more foreign wars, so it shouldn't even be happening. But it is hard to take the so-called peace talks serious," Greene said in part, pointing to Trump's repeated claims about a deal and ongoing strikes between Lebanon and Israel.Greene later continued when asked about Trump's comments to Welker: "I don't think the president's comms team is doing him any favors. After that interview came out and he's on record claiming he never said that he wouldn't go to war, no more foreign wars, you know people rolled out video after video of him saying on the campaign trail, just like I heard him say personally so many times as I campaigned with him, where he said no more foreign wars, I will end war, I will bring world peace. He said that over and over again, and there was video montage after video montage, and shame on his team for not showing him those videos of what he said and what he promised to the American people, because it's making him look like a fool."With retaliatory strikes on Wednesday, the gap between Trump's previous anti-war stance and the realities of a seemingly expanding military confrontation has become a central point of contention inside his own political base.Greene added that the internet does not forgive and the previous videos are everywhere. New Strikes Against IranIn posts to X on Wednesday, CENTCOM said that U.S. forces conducted additional self-defense strikes against multiple targets in Iran, beginning around 5:15 p.m. ET, as part of an ongoing response to what it described as "unwarranted and continued aggression."In a follow-up post, CENTCOM rebuffed a report by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that the Strait of Hormuz is closed. "TRUTH: Commercial ships are continuing to transit in and out of the Strait of Hormuz tonight," the post said in part.Fox News' Trey Yingst reported, citing Trump, that Iranian officials called Trump while he was in the Situation Room on Wednesday, and asked him to stop bombing. Yingst says that the president replied that the strikes will stop shortly.

Jun 11, 2026
Millie Bobby Brown's Bold Stance Sparks Debate: Why She Carries Her Own Bags New

Millie Bobby Brown's Bold Stance Sparks Debate: Why She Carries Her Own Bags

Millie Bobby Brown is a strong, independent woman who does not need a man to carry her belongings. “Hi, I’m Millie Bobbie Brown and I’m not gonna lie, when did women become incapable of holding their own bags, car seats and stuff?” Brown, 22, shared in a sneak peek of the Thursday, June 10, episode of the “Not Gonna Lie” podcast. “This stems from me holding all of my suitcases and bags and my kid and people are like, ‘Your husband doesn’t hold a single thing.’ Because I’m three miles ahead. I have been planning this all night.” Earlier this year, Brown and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, went viral when paparazzi photos surfaced of the pair out with their daughter. In one picture, the Stranger Things star was seen pushing a stroller while her husband walked nearby empty-handed. “We’re all about empowering girls and, ‘You got it’ and ‘You don’t need a man.’ But then when I’m like, ‘Ok, I can carry my own things,’ people are like, ‘Where’s your husband?’” Brown shared. “I can also do it on my own. Nobody knows my husband. My husband is the most polite, sweet, will-do-anything-for-me. But he also knows I’m capable.” Podcast host Kylie Kelce — who shares four daughters with husband Jason Kelce — immediately agreed with her guest and shared her own point of view. “I love this,” Kylie, 34, proclaimed. “The number of times that I have people come up to me and be like, ‘Do you need help with that bag?’ and I’m like, ‘Hey guys, I really appreciate it but if I needed help, I’d ask for it.’ The first person I’m asking — you guessed it — my husband. Thank you.” While Kylie enjoys “the idea of chivalry” and doesn't want to make it “dead,” men shouldn’t underestimate the strength of a woman. “I want there to be a degree of politeness and catering to your woman and whatever,” she continued, “but at the same time, don’t act like I’m broken or dainty.” Brown replied, “I’m not broken!” In August 2025, Brown surprised fans when she announced the arrival of her first baby with Bongiovi, 24. “This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,” the couple wrote via Instagram in a joint statement. “We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy. And then there were 3. Love, Millie and Jake Bongiovi.” While Brown tries to keep her personal life off of social media and away from the Hollywood spotlight, the actress shared a rare photo of her daughter in February while celebrating a special birthday. “22. grateful for my husband and daughter. for my family and friends. all of my animals,” she wrote via Instagram at the time. “I am so blessed. thank you for the birthday wishes. Xoxo.”

Jun 11, 2026
The Sweet Drink That Could Be a Health Time Bomb New

The Sweet Drink That Could Be a Health Time Bomb

The latest beverage trend is far from clean – and it’s raising red flags with doctors.Known as a “dirty soda,” it’s a soft drink that also includes a combination of added ingredients, such as flavored syrups, creamers, fruit juices, and other garnishes. The result is a sweet beverage that’s a combination of a soda, mocktail, and dessert.Dirty sodas can easily deliver 250-400 calories and 55-70 grams of sugar in a single drink, which is often more than double the American Heart Association’s daily added sugar limit, according to Erin Palinski-Wade, a New Jersey-based registered dietitian.“It’s more like a dessert beverage than a soft drink, even if people use diet soda as the base,” she told Fox News Digital.The drinks are most dangerous for those with insulin resistance, prediabetes or diabetes, Palinski-Wade warned.“The combination of rapidly absorbed sugar plus cream can cause sharp blood sugar spikes and crashes, driving hunger, fatigue and higher insulin demands,” she cautioned.Karlee Flores makes a dirty soda at FLOSO, which often includes a combination of ingredients, such as syrups, creamers, juices and garnishes, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Salem, Oregon. Abigail Dollins/Statesman Journal / USA TODAY NETWORKThe trend is said to have originated in Utah years ago at a specialty soda shop, Swig, reportedly due to people in the Mormon faith seeking an alternative to coffee. The drink was then popularized by social media and TV shows, such as “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” according to Eater.com.The dirty soda trend is widely credited to Swig, a Utah-based soda shop founded in 2010. The concept reportedly gained popularity in Utah, where many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints abstain from coffee and alcohol, helping create demand for customizable, non-alcoholic drinks.Along with many popular chains, the Ross County Fair offers tons of flavors including the orange dirty soda pictured here. Shelby Reeves/Chillicothe Gazette / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images“There are multiple soda shops in most suburbs here,” one Utah resident wrote on Reddit. “I have many coworkers who stop at one daily on their way to work [because] they don’t drink coffee, but will drink dirty sodas.”Trend goes mainstreamDirty sodas have recently grown in popularity, appearing on many restaurant menus and grocery store shelves. Coca-Cola has launched its Coca-Cola Cherry Float, which is designed to mimic the soda-and-cream experience, while PepsiCo offers a Dirty Mountain Dew Cream Soda.McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Sonic and Dunkin are among the fast-food brands that include dirty soda options in their beverage line-ups.Perhaps taking the cake is Crumbl, which recently launched a dirty soda that includes multiple sweet ingredients on top of an already sugary soda base.Kayleigh Crozier, an employee at the Crumbl in Newtown Township, adds a pump of mango puree to a customized Dirty Soda on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Michele C. Haddon / Bucks County Courier Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images“Crumbl needs to be stopped,” Dr. Mark Hyman wrote in a recent social media post. “Their new ‘dirty soda’ contains 186 grams of sugar, the equivalent of eating 19 Krispy Kreme donuts. This is a metabolic disaster and should be illegal.”Experts warn of health risksDr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, echoed the warnings about dirty sodas being “very unhealthy.”“They are loaded with processed sugar, empty calories, and saturated fats,” he told Fox News Digital. “They are also highly addictive, especially because of the high sugar content, and are about 400 calories per serving.”Over time, regular consumption of these types of sugary beverages can train the brain to seek repeated dopamine and endorphin releases, Siegel warned. This can increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and other chronic illnesses.Tanya Freirich, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Charlotte, North Carolina, echoed that daily added sugars increase the risk of obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.“Additionally, the creamy mix-ins featured in dirty sodas are generally high in saturated fat, another nutrient that should be consumed in limited amounts,” Freirich told Fox News Digital.“If you’re looking for a mocktail or fun non-alcoholic beverage, consider using a base of plain seltzer water for a bubbly drink,” she recommended. “Even with the same add-ins, your end result will contain considerably less sugar, but still taste sweet.”Kenneth J. Perry, M.D., an emergency physician in Charleston, South Carolina, also noted that dirty sodas represent a continuation of the trend toward highly sugary beverages.“Their effects are short-lived, prompting individuals to consume excessive amounts,” he warned. “This combination of low nutritional value, high sugar content, and poor satiety can have significant health implications.”Each additional highly sugary beverage consumed daily increases the risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease, Perry cautioned.Float the River, The Floso and Just Dew It are dirty sodas made at FLOSO, the first dirty soda business in Salem, on Thursday, July 11, 2024 in Salem, Oregon. Abigail Dollins/Statesman Journal / USA TODAY NETWORKThe World Health Organization recommends limiting free sugars – such as those found in beverages with added sugar – to less than 10% of total daily energy consumption, the doctor noted.“Beverages with added sugar are one of the most easily modifiable risk factors for various downstream health issues,” Perry added.For those who do decide to try the dirty soda trend, Palinski-Wade recommends choosing a small size, using a diet soda base, and limiting it to a rare treat.“It really belongs in the same category as a cake or a milkshake – occasionally, and in smaller portions.”

Jun 11, 2026
What Surprised Everyone at Haxhiu's Meeting with Bulgaria's President? New

What Surprised Everyone at Haxhiu's Meeting with Bulgaria's President?

21:11 | 10 Qershor 2026 Ushtruesja e Detyrës së Presidentes së Republikës së Kosovës, Albulena Haxhiu, zhvilloi takim me Presidenten e Republikës së Bullgarisë, Iliana Iotova, në margjinat e Samitit të Procesit të Bashkëpunimit të Evropës Juglindore (SEECP) në Sofje.U.D. Presidentja Haxhiu e uroi Presidenten Iotova për marrjen e detyrës dhe shprehu mirënjohjen e Kosovës për mbështetjen e vazhdueshme të Bullgarisë ndaj shtetndërtimit, subjektivitetit ndërkombëtar dhe rrugës euroatlantike të Kosovës.“Në takim u diskutua për hapat e ardhshëm të Kosovës në procesin e integrimit evropian, për mbështetjen në anëtarësimin në Këshillin e Evropës, si dhe për rëndësinë e një perspektive më të qartë të Kosovës drejt NATO-s”, thuhet në njoftim.Haxhiu theksoi po ashtu interesimin për thellimin e bashkëpunimit në fushën e mbrojtjes, ekonomisë dhe arsimit, si dhe për forcimin e lidhjeve ndërmjet institucioneve, bizneseve dhe qytetarëve të dy vendeve.Në takim u përmend edhe komuniteti bullgar në Kosovë, për të cilin U.D. Presidentja Haxhiu ritheksoi përkushtimin e institucioneve të Kosovës për respektimin e të drejtave, përfshirjen dhe pjesëmarrjen e të gjitha komuniteteve në jetën publike.

Jun 11, 2026
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's Matching Knicks Denim: What's the Real Story? New

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's Matching Knicks Denim: What's the Real Story?

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet are totally in step.The beauty mogul has become a full-blown New York Knicks fan, joining her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet at Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs on Wednesday night in matching outfits.Jenner, 28, and Chalamet, 30, both wore Chrome Hearts jeans customized with blue and orange crosses: his, a baggy pair with the embellishments concentrated around the ankles, and hers a low-slung cuffed style with the patches scattered throughout.Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet showed their love for each other and the Knicks in matching Chrome Hearts outfits. Page SixThe couple wore custom Canadian tuxedos embellished with orange and blue crosses. Page SixThe actor wore his jacket while his girlfriend carried hers along with a white Chrome Hearts purse. Ulices Ramales / BACKGRIDCouples looking to re-create the moment, beware: Similar styles can set you back around $18,000 a pop on the resale market.They both layered white into their looks, with the Oscar nominee in a plain V-neck T-shirt and the reality star in a simple tank top. Chalamet wore a denim jacket that matched his jeans, while Jenner carried hers.The Kylie Cosmetics founder carried a white leather Chrome Hearts purse, while her beau brought along his trusty Timberlands.Chalamet wore a white V-neck T-shirt while Jenner chose a white tank top that showed off a sliver of her midriff. Ulices Ramales / BACKGRIDThe “Dune” actor added black sunglasses to his look and wore custom Timberlands. Ulices Ramales / BACKGRIDThe couple were joined by BFF Hailey Bieber, a New York state native, who showed her Knicks love in a blue T-shirt — and got the double denim memo, wearing a Canadian tux herself. The Rhode founder pulled her hair up into a sleek and sporty ponytail.This is Jenner’s first appearance at the NBA Finals, with the “Dune” actor attending solo in San Antonio and at MSG the past three games. In the past, Jenner’s cheered the Knicks to victory in vintage merch, an on-theme blue Hermès Birkin bag and lots of diamonds.Chalamet, meanwhile, has teamed his swagged-out Chrome Hearts looks with bling of his own.Game 4 brought a whole slew of other A-listers to the court, including Taylor Swift along with regulars like Ben Stiller and Spike Lee.

Jun 11, 2026
Social Security Crisis Looms: Which States Face the Hardest Hit? New

Social Security Crisis Looms: Which States Face the Hardest Hit?

Social Security’s retirement trust fund is now projected to run out in 2032, accelerating the timeline for automatic benefit reductions unless Congress intervenes. The new projection would trigger an immediate 24 percent cut to monthly checks, shrinking the primary income source for millions of older Americans. If lawmakers fail to act, 63 million beneficiaries—retirees, spouses, survivors and dependents—would see their payments fall sharply, with some states facing reductions exceeding $550 per month, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB).The deepest losses cluster in the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic, where retirees in Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Delaware and Maryland would see average monthly cuts ranging from $541 to $556—the highest in the country. CRFB notes that the national average cut of $500 is already more than what the typical retired household spends on groceries each month, highlighting how disruptive the reductions would be for seniors living on fixed incomes....Where Biggest Monthly Losses AreThe states facing the steepest dollar‑for‑dollar reductions tend to be those where benefit levels are already higher, meaning the 24 percent cut translates into a larger absolute loss. In Connecticut, the average reduction reaches $556, followed closely by New Jersey at $554 and New Hampshire at $553. Delaware and Maryland round out the top tier, with cuts of $549 and $541, respectively.Across the country, 29 states would see average losses above $500, a threshold that transforms the cut from a policy debate into a household‑level crisis. For many retirees, the reduction represents a week's groceries, a month's utilities or the difference between staying current on rent and falling behind.States With Most Residents at RiskWhile the largest dollar losses fall on higher‑income states, the largest share of affected residents is concentrated in older, rural and lower‑income regions. In Maine, nearly 23 percent of the population relies on Social Security benefits. West Virginia, Vermont, Delaware and Montana follow closely, each with roughly one‑fifth of residents depending on monthly checks.In 47 states, at least 15 percent of the population would be directly affected. That concentration means the cuts would ripple through local economies, especially in communities where Social Security represents a significant share of household income.State Economies Facing ShockThe financial impact extends far beyond individual retirees. A 24 percent nationwide cut would remove $345 billion from the economy in a single year—equal to 1.1 percent of U.S. GDP. Some states would feel the shock far more acutely.In West Virginia, the projected loss amounts to 1.9 percent of GDP, the highest in the country. Mississippi and Vermont follow at 1.8 percent, while South Carolina and Maine each face losses of 1.7 percent. These states tend to have older populations and lower per‑capita incomes, making Social Security a foundational part of their economic base.Measured in raw dollars, the largest states absorb the biggest hits: California would lose $33 billion, Florida nearly $27 billion and Texas about $24 billion in a single year.Why Trust Fund Is Running OutThe pressures driving insolvency have been building for decades. Americans are living longer, birth rates have fallen, and the baby boomer generation has moved into retirement, shrinking the ratio of workers paying into the system relative to those drawing benefits. For 16 consecutive years, Social Security has paid out more than it collects, forcing the program to rely on its trust‑fund reserves, which are now projected to be depleted in just six years.Once the trust fund runs dry, the law bars the program from paying more than it receives in payroll taxes. That’s what triggers the 24 percent cut.What Happens NextCongress has no shortage of proposals, from raising taxes on high earners to adjusting benefits to creating new investment funds. But none have advanced, and the window for gradual reform is closing. CRFB warns that “no state would be spared” if lawmakers fail to act before the trust fund reaches exhaustion.

Jun 11, 2026
Unbelievable Knicks Comeback Leaves Fans in Awe New

Unbelievable Knicks Comeback Leaves Fans in Awe

From 2-0, to oh no to OG. OMG. Remember where you were. Remember who you watched it with. Remember this feeling. This will live in those special places not just in Knicks lore, not just in New York City lore, not just in NBA lore. But in sports lore. This is one of the great comebacks in sports history. One of the greatest moments you’ll ever see. Knicks celebrate Game 4 win over the Spurs n the NBA Finals on June 10, 2026. Jason Szenes for the New York PostThe Knicks were on the brink of getting decimated on their home floor. Now, they’re on the brink of an incredible championship. They trailed by one and, after a timeout, had the ball with 5.7 seconds left. Everyone knew Jalen Brunson was going to take the last shot. What they didn’t know was who would be the actual hero. Brunson’s shot missed off the rim. But Anunoby skied high and tipped it in with just 1.2 seconds left. The Spurs didn’t even get a shot on the other end. Ballgame. Anunoby delivered what might just be the biggest play in Knicks history. The fans inside Madison Square Garden had no interest in leaving after the Knicks secured their miraculous 107-106 Game 4 win over the Spurs Wednesday night, which gave them a commanding 3-1 series lead with the Finals heading back to San Antonio. They knew they had just witnessed something special. Something that was too unbelievable to script. <img decoding="async" width="710" height="590" src="https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/new-york-knicks-forward-og-130539340.jpg?w=1024" alt="New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden - New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby #8, falls to the floor after scoring the game winning basket with a put back as New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns #32, watches the ball go through the net in the 4th quarter. 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Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostSomething they will never stop talking about. Well after the final buzzer, they sang “Don’t stop Believing” as the celebrations continued on the court. It was perfectly poetic. The Knicks never stopped believing. They trailed by 19 after the first quarter, the biggest first-quarter deficit by a home team in Finals history. They trailed by 27 at halftime, the biggest halftime deficit by a home team in Finals history. The Spurs’ 14 made 3-pointers were the most ever in a half in Finals history. Their deficit was as much as 29 in the second half. Jimmy Fallon celebrates the Knicks’ Game 4 win IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe Knicks looked dead. They had lost their minds in the first half. Lost their composure. It felt like the attention inside MSG had already turned to Game 5. But they outscored the Spurs by 12 in the third quarter and by 16 in the fourth quarter. Victor Wembanyama disappeared. Brunson and Anunoby emerged and powered a comeback for the ages. New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns drives down court as San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama defends during the first quarter of NBA Finals Game 4. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostJalen Brunson goes up for a shot in Game 4. Jason Szenes for the New York PostAnunoby’s 3-pointer cut the Knicks deficit to four points with 4:34 left. That’s when the comeback truly felt like it might happen. Brunson later rose up and drilled a deep, 27 foot- 3-pointer in Wembanyama’s face to bring the Knicks within one with 2:21 left. De’Aaron Fox threw the ball away on the other end, and Josh Hart had what would’ve been a wide-open breakaway dunk. But he got caught in the air and missed. Then the Knicks fouled Wembanyama on the other end. No problem. Wembanyama, just like he did in Game 2, melted in the biggest moment. He missed both free throws. Then Brunson came down the other end and nailed a floater to give the Knicks the lead with 1:22 left. It was their first lead of the game. But Stephon Castle, with a pair of free throws after being fouled going for an offensive rebound, re-established a one-point Spurs lead with 30.3 seconds left. Hart, in another rough moment, got caught ball watching, allowing Castle to sky for the rebounds before being fouled. Brunson, with a chance to put the Knicks back ahead, missed on the other end, but it was followed by Anunoby blocking Fox on the other end. Then a timeout. Then Anunoby’s tip-in. Just like that, a championship is right there. Remember this feeling. 

Jun 11, 2026
What Did Haxhiu and the Slovenian President Discuss Behind Closed Doors? New

What Did Haxhiu and the Slovenian President Discuss Behind Closed Doors?

20:45 | 10 Qershor 2026 Ushtruesja e detyrës së presidentes së Kosovës, Albulena Haxhiu, është takuar me Presidenten e Republikës së Sllovenisë, Nataša Pirc Musar, në margjinat e Samitit të Procesit të Bashkëpunimit të Evropës Juglindore (SEECP) që po mbahet në Sofje.Gjatë takimit, dy palët diskutuan për marrëdhëniet e mira ndërmjet Kosovës dhe Sllovenisë, si dhe për mbështetjen e vazhdueshme që Sllovenia i jep Kosovës në rrugën e saj drejt integrimit evropian dhe euroatlantik.Haxhiu shprehu mirënjohje për përkrahjen sllovene në procesin e anëtarësimit të Kosovës në Këshillin e Evropës, duke theksuar rëndësinë e vazhdimit të kësaj mbështetjeje deri në përmbylljen me sukses të këtij procesi.Në takim u diskutua gjithashtu për hapat e ardhshëm të Kosovës drejt Bashkimit Evropian, me theks të veçantë në nevojën për avancim të reformave, harmonizim me politikën e jashtme dhe të sigurisë të BE-së, si dhe përkushtimin ndaj vlerave evropiane.Haxhiu falënderoi Slloveninë edhe për kontributin e saj në kuadër të KFOR-it, duke e vlerësuar këtë angazhim si të rëndësishëm për sigurinë në Kosovë dhe stabilitetin në rajon.

Jun 11, 2026
Kaley Cuoco's Surprise: Another Baby on the Way! New

Kaley Cuoco's Surprise: Another Baby on the Way!

Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey are expecting baby No. 2. “Completing our little family, what a dream come true!” Cuoco, 40, shared via Instagram on Wednesday, June 10. “This second time around journey has been a little windier in many ways, but wow we are so grateful for this moment!!” Cuoco posted a photo of her and Pelphrey, 43, with their 3-year-old daughter, Matilda. The family was crowded around a gender reveal cake, which had been cut into to reveal the color pink — meaning the couple was welcoming another daughter. “Little sissy on the way!!!” Cuoco concluded her post. “@tommypelphrey girl dad for life and yes, the last pic is our dainty princess giving us the middle finger!” Pelphrey shared a separate post on his own Instagram, showing off different photos from the same day. “Deep gratitude and joy — so much respect and admiration for @kaleycuoco on this journey of ups and downs,” he wrote. “(Doc gave her a little prod for the pic and this was her immediate response…. definitely my child).” Cuoco and Pelphrey took their relationship public in May 2022 and she announced her pregnancy in October of that year. Matilda joined their family in March 2023. After more than two years together, Pelphrey proposed in August 2024. The couple have yet to tie the knot. (Cuoco was previously married to Ryan Sweeting from 2013 to 2016 and Karl Cook from 2018 to 2022.) “I believe in love because I’ve had incredible relationships,” Cuoco told Glamour in 2022 of her love life. “I know that they’re out there. I like being someone’s partner and having that companionship.” Cuoco’s social media post on Wednesday also featured several photos and videos of her growing baby bump. One image showed the couple’s dog perched on top of her stomach. Pelphrey cradled Cuoco’s bump in another photo with Matilda standing close by. Another picture had Cuoco wearing a tank top that read, “I cried today,” as she made a sad face at the camera. Months before Cuoco’s pregnancy announcement, Pelphrey called her a “great” mother during an exclusive interview with Us Weekly at the All the President’s Men benefit reading for the Stella Adler Foundation at the Harmony Gold Theater in Los Angeles. “Thank god she’s there because we have a little girl, and she’s a daddy’s girl, and I have a hard time saying no to anything,” he said this past January. “So we need Kaley to lay down the law.”

Jun 11, 2026