It used to be the norm. Now it would be the outlier. We are in the midst of the NBA’s era of parity. The league, through the current collective bargaining agreement, has implemented rules that make it increasingly difficult for teams to repeat as champions and to build dynasties. The past eight seasons have had eight different champions. There are favorites, of course, but every season feels more wide open than it did in the previous two decades, giving fans across the league hope and genuine reason to buy into their teams. Right now, the Knicks are much like the…

WASHINGTON — President Trump’s IRS CEO revealed that a scrub of the Social Security number database has found 10% of recipients were erroneously listed — and that some fraudsters bilking taxpayers for the benefits have since been referred to the DOJ for investigation. IRS CEO Frank Bisignano told Steve Bannon on his “War Room” show that the payments amounted to as much as $30 million, though not all that money went out the door. “We found over a 10% error rate,” Bisignano said. “They had a live Social Security number that could be used for fraud, waste and abuse.” “They…

Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appears to take steps toward 2028 White House bid Colin Reed, a Republican strategist, and Fox News contributor Richard Fowler analyze Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s increasing political influence. They discuss her national tour, visiting Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama and Montana, and her potential presidential run in 2028. Fowler highlights her ability to mobilize supporters around key issues, potentially making her a strong contender for leadership. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Progressive firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has surged to the front of the prospective 2028 Democratic presidential field in New Hampshire, edging Pete Buttigieg and leaving Kamala…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Dressing for triple-digit temperatures is no joke, but Eva Longoria just gave us a hack for staying cool and looking cute at the same time. No matter if you’re going to the gym, out to lunch or a day of shopping, an athletic dress is a smart option for all of it. You see, the style has all the elements that make being comfortable — even in this unforgiving summer weather — actually possible. Longoria went out to lunch with…

Liberty wing Leonie Fiebich said she’s “not at all” a patient person. But her tolerance is being tested as each day passes and she’s unable to play. Fiebich has been sidelined since a 99-86 home win over the Minnesota Lynx on July 3 after suffering a left foot injury. She logged 36 minutes in that game but said she “kind of took a bad step” at one point. She had some soreness the next day but still got in the gym to shoot. However, the soreness didn’t go away. It was severe enough that she underwent an MRI exam and…

WASHINGTON — The software company that New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill blamed for 6,600 noncitizens getting put onto the voter rolls insists that local officials were responsible for illegally registering the immigrants. Sherrill (D) claimed Tuesday that a “serious software error” in the state’s Motor Vehicle System involving French tech company IDEMIA caused the mishap, which led to some 400 noncitizens voting. But IDEMIA said that the state had access to data showing that those individuals were not citizens — but apparently registered them to vote anyway. The problem came from software that the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission used to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The House passed its $1.15 trillion annual defense policy bill Wednesday after a bipartisan revolt over a provision expanding U.S.-Israel defense technology cooperation.The fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act passed 216-212, with Republicans largely supporting and Democrats mostly opposing the measure.The annual bill, which sets Pentagon policy and typically draws broad bipartisan support, received only six Democratic votes as much of the caucus objected to Section 219 and Republican-backed amendments restricting transgender care and easing access to personal guns on military bases.HOUSE DEMOCRATS FRACTURE BADLY OVER MASSIE AMENDMENT TO CUT $3.3B…

HBO Max is expanding The Big Bang Theory universe with its Stuart Fails to Save the Universe spinoff — but who makes up the cast? The Big Bang Theory, which aired on CBS from 2007 to 2019, starred Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch as a group of best friend scientists and their — sometimes polar opposite — significant others. The Big Bang Theory won 10 Emmy Awards during its 12-season run and spawned the prequel series, Young Sheldon. The follow-up focused on Sheldon’s life (Iain Armitage) as a child prodigy…

Wednesday marked the second night in a row the Phillies committed a cringeworthy baserunning blunder. With Trea Turner at the plate against Dodgers lefty Eric Lauer in the bottom of the fifth inning, Bryson Stott, who started the play at second base, ran into an out at third, where Max Muncy waited for him on the fielder’s choice. The gaffe was so exasperating that Dodgers SportsNet commentators Joe Davis and Orel Hershiser were left bemused. “What are these guys doing?” Davis said as Stott ran off. “No clue,” Hershiser replied. The very next frame, the Dodgers took the lead, one…

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed away California’s share of future tribal casino revenue in a new 25-year gaming compact with the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe — a move critics have blasted as a giveaway. The agreement, which was signed Monday, authorizes the tribe to operate up to two casinos with as many as 1,200 slot machines and other Las Vegas-style games on eligible trust land in San Bernardino County. Unlike the tribe’s previous gaming compact, however, the new deal no longer requires Fort Mojave to share a percentage of casino revenue with California.  Instead, the tribe will primarily reimburse the…