The answer to your bedtime battles might be simpler than you think.
According to some Amazon shoppers, the Bedsure Cooling Comforter — normally priced at $240 but on sale for just $89 ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2026 (mark your calendar for June 23 through 26) — is the single bedroom essential that has them finally sleeping soundly alongside their partners.
One reviewer explained that the cooling comforter strikes the perfect balance of warmth and breathability, which makes it a great option for couples who can’t agree on the ideal sleep temperature.
“I’m always freezing at night, but my boyfriend sleeps like a furnace,” they explained. “It’s pretty difficult to find bedclothes that work for both of us. This comforter, however, is perfect.
“It’s cool and light, not at all heavy, but it keeps us both at the perfect temperature… I would definitely consider this perfect for use in all weather,” they added.
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According to Bedsure, the comforter’s cooling design is up to 10-times more breathable and absorbent than cotton, helping pull heat and moisture away from the body to keep sleepers cool, dry and comfortable throughout the night.
While it’s especially well-suited for hot sleepers, it also offers impressive temperature regulation for year-round comfort.
The comforter is made with OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100-certified materials and woven from ultra-fine fibers blended with 5% rayon to enhance airflow and moisture-wicking performance. The result is a cloud-like feel that reviewers describe as “silky smooth.”
This queen-size comforter also features four corner loops for easy attachment to a duvet cover and is available in four versatile colors, making it stylish enough to use on its own.
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Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) Thursday pushed legislation through the Senate Judiciary Committee to allow cameras in federal courtrooms, arguing that greater public access would strengthen confidence in the judicial system.
The most highly anticipated court hearings have been televised for millions to watch. From Ted Bundy, OJ Simpson to Johnny Depp, trials have captivated audiences worldwide.
As more national cases come to the forefront — from Charlie Kirk’s accused murderer Tyler Robinson to Luigi Mangione, on trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — audiences are becoming more eager to be in the know about what’s happening inside the courtroom.
The “Sunshine in the Courtroom” act, introduced by Grassley and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), would give federal judges discretion to permit cameras in the court proceedings while preserving the right for a fair trial.
Sen. Chuck Grassley is pushing for cameras in federal courtrooms. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite
Grassley’s separate bipartisan legislation, the “Cameras in the Courtroom” Act, co-led by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), would allow television coverage of open Supreme Court sessions, unless a majority of justices determines that it would violate the due process rights of a party in the case.
Both measures are part of a decades-long effort by Grassley to open federal courts to greater public scrutiny. Versions of the Sunshine in the Courtroom Act have been introduced repeatedly since 2015, while the Cameras in the Courtroom Act has received bipartisan support in multiple Congresses since 2021.
Grassley said the legislation will “boost transparency” and help “Americans grow in confidence and understanding of the judiciary.”
While most state courts already permit some sort of camera access, federal courts have remained largely resistant. In the federal appellate courts, only the Second and Ninth Circuits allow cameras in proceedings. The U.S. Supreme Court continues to prohibit video coverage, but allows for live audio of oral arguments.
Grassley said that the legislation will contain “provisions to protect the identity of witnesses, lawyers and prohibits coverage of private conversation.”
“The public has a right to observe the cases before the highest court, and these Supreme Court decisions have national importance, and they affect the lives of every American,” Grassley said. “This legislation ensures access to all Americans, even those who may not have resources to travel to Washington D.C. and observe the court in person.”
In April, Robinson pushed to not allow on-camera press coverage of his court proceedings on charges in the killing of Kirk on Sept. 10. He argued coverage of the case was “filled with opinion and misinformation,” believing that media coverage is harming his ability to receive a fair jury.
Erika Kirk’s husband, Charlie, was murdered. She’s called for cameras to be allowed in the courtroom. Aristide Economopoulos
Fourth District Judge Tony Graf Jr., however, said he wouldn’t prohibit media in the courtroom, but has taken steps such as placing a camera in the back of the courtroom to address concerns about capturing private conversations or documents.
Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, argued in a Fox News appearance last fall that cameras should be allowed because transparency is the best way to guard against conspiracy theories that have circulated.
“Why not be transparent?” Kirk said. “There’s nothing to hide. I know there’s not, because I’ve seen what the case is built on.”
Grassley said this bill will grant the “transparency Erika Kirk seeks” and that the “public has a right to see justice prevail.”
Klobuchar echoed Grassley, saying that “people should have the right to see what’s going on when senators are debating” and should be granted the same in the Supreme Court.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is working with the GOP on the transparency project. Getty Images
A former federal prosecutor, Paul Butler — who now teaches law at Georgetown University — told The Post that “there is zero evidence that cameras sensationalize cases” and believes that cameras in courtroom “enhance civic engagement and the public’s right to know.”
“A hallmark of the US judicial system is that it is open; any person can walk into a courtroom to watch how the system works,” Butler said. “Cameras in the courtroom are just a modern-day, technological application of the value of an open and transparent legal system.”
Opponents of cameras in court, including U.S. Supreme Court Justices Elana Kagan and Samuel Alito, argue that recording arguments would compel lawyers to perform for the cameras more than the courts. Arturo Corso, a criminal defense lawyer based in Georgia, told The Post that when “cameras come in, discretion goes out.”
“No one has the same level of courage to exercise discretion and judgment when they worry they will be edited, cast in a false light, or put into a supercut that gets played on loop,” Corso said. “Bottom line, cameras bring out fears that squash courage to make the tough calls.”
Both bills were easily passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee by voice vote and will move forward to the full US Senate for consideration. It’s unclear when the legislation would receive a floor vote.
Carlos Mencia of “Mind of Mencia” fame has a troubled history, including within his career as a jokester.
Fellow comedians like George Lopez, Ari Shaffir, and Bobby Lee accused him of pilfering jokes from them over the course of his career.
The scandal reached a fever pitch when Joe Rogan hopped on stage in the middle of Mencia’s set at the Comedy Store in February 2007 to accuse him of being a joke thief.
“If someone steals a riff from a song, that sh*t’s in the news constantly,” he said. “Motherf***er steals sh*t and makes it on HBO. They steal sh*t, and they put it on television.” Youtube/Abba Zabba
“If someone steals a riff from a song, that sh*t’s in the news constantly,” he said. “Motherf***er steals sh*t and makes it on HBO. They steal sh*t, and they put it on television.”
One joke Mencia was accused of stealing was a Shaffir bit where he joked about how then-Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger wanted to build a wall between California and Mexico. Shaffir asked the governor who he thinks is going to build the wall.
Mencia had a very similar joke, with the same punchline, asking who was going to build the wall.
He’s maintained that he’s done nothing wrong.
South Park even parodied the scandal, showing Mencia take credit for a joke that wasn’t his on a fictional Conan O’Brien television spot.
Mencia also faced financial issues in recent years.
The Internal Revenue Service put liens on several properties Mencia owned in Douglas County in Oregon for several years of unpaid federal income taxes totaling about $1.2 million.
One of the properties was a 7,189 square-foot home with eight bedrooms and seven baths valued at $1.5 million.
Mencia purchased a home in Encino, California, in 2008 for close to its asking price of $4.4 million. The property, a walled and gated Mediterranean-style home, has six bedrooms and eight bathrooms across 8,500 square feet. He even had a garage large enough to fit six cars.
The comedian admitted to committing devious crimes in his teen years. WireImage“Somebody owed me money, so this is how stupid I was. I called him up, and I said, ‘I’m coming to your house. If you don’t have my money you better not be there.’ And when I got there the person wasn’t there,” he said. Getty Images
The comedian admitted to committing devious crimes in his teen years. In a 2006 NPR interview, he said he was a drug dealer when he was 19 and robbed someone’s house after they didn’t pay him the money they owed.
“Somebody owed me money, so this is how stupid I was. I called him up, and I said, ‘I’m coming to your house. If you don’t have my money you better not be there.’ And when I got there the person wasn’t there,” he said.
“I broke into their house, took video equipment, all kinds of stuff, so that I could sell it to make my money back. And on the way home I realized, what did I just break into somebody’s house? My God! What is wrong with me?”
Los Angeles DA Nathan Hochman is set to reveal criminal charges against Mencia in a Thursday press conference.
The California Post reached out to reps for Rogan, Shaffir, Lopez and Lee for comment.
Former Iona men’s basketball player Adam Njie Jr. admitted that he told a sports bettor that he would intentionally tank the first half of two games during the 2024-25 season.
According to an NCAA ruling released Thursday, the former Iona guard agreed to participate in the point-shaving schemes ahead of two games in December 2024 to help bettors cash on first-half spreads.
Investigators discovered the case after interviewing a source tied to a separate sports wagering probe in July and September 2025. That source told NCAA enforcement officials that one of two bettors had communicated with Njie.
Upon the NCAA’s investigation, the Mississippi Gaming Commission reported that one bettor placed three wagers totaling $15,500 on Rice to cover the first-half spread against Iona on Dec. 1, 2024.
Njie acknowledged telling the bettor before the game that he would “throw” the first half. However, he said that he never followed through with it.
The bettor allegedly wasn’t too understanding.
They physically threatened Njie after losing money on the Rice wager. In response, Njie told the bettor he would throw the first half of Iona’s Dec. 6 game against Sacred Heart to make up for the blow.
Again, Njie told investigators he never intentionally manipulated the game.
The NCAA said that digital evidence confirmed communications between Njie and the bettor, as well as the bettor’s subsequent threats.
Investigators did not substantiate game manipulation itself, but the NCAA noted that Njie’s actions were still deemed a major integrity violation.
Gambling scandals have plagued college basketball in recent seasons. AP
“The act of sharing information with a bettor is prohibited by NCAA legislation and is treated the same as point shaving from an NCAA enforcement perspective,” the NCAA said in a statement.
The violations were classified as Level I — the NCAA’s most serious category.
Njie has been declared permanently ineligible for NCAA competition, while Iona University’s athletics site has taken down his player profile page.
The Bronx native transferred to Dayton ahead of last season but did not play again after the first two preseason games due to “potential eligibility concerns.” He had just signed with Hampton University in Virginia last month.
Both of the bettors involved were indicted in January 2026 by federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on wire fraud and bribery charges related to sports contests.
The pre-wedding festivities may have kicked off for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.
The star Chiefs tight end was seen going into the exlusive Bird Streets Club Wednesday night in Los Angeles, according to TMZ, for what appeared to be a boys’ night.
Older brother Jason Kelce tagged along, as well as longtime friend Ross Travis and comedian Druski.
The group was in the club for a while before leaving around 12:30 a.m. Thursday.
Travis Kelce was in Los Angeles with his brother Jason Kelce and his best friend Ross Travis for a party before marrying Taylor Swift. The Hollywood JR / BACKGRIDAmerican football tight end Travis Kelce is seen arriving at The Bird Streets Club in West Hollywood. BACKGRIDTravis Kelce getting out of a car Wednesday night at The Bird Streets Club. BACKGRID
The venue has no events from June 29-July 6, and the couple has reportedly paid about $3 million to take over the Garden for their three-day affair.
It boils down to $1 million per day — the first day to setup, the second for the day of the wedding and the day after to break it all down.
Although Swift has performed eight sold-out shows at the Garden, she and Kelce are getting no discount towards their wedding from the arena despite it argueably being the biggest celebrity wedding ever.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift pose backstage at the hit comedy “Oh, Mary!” on Broadway at The Lyceum Theatre on June 13, 2026 in New York City. Bruce Glikas/WireImage
Your Fault: London, the sequel to My Fault: London, recently dropped on Prime Video. The franchise is based on the Culpables trilogy written by Argentine-Spanish author Mercedes Ron. The series is an enemies-to-lovers romance story between step-siblings Noah (Asha Banks) and Nick (Matthew Broome).
In the first film, Noah and Nick first realize their attraction to each other, and despite their efforts to ignore it, there’s a magnetism that pulls them in. The two bond over racing, share stories of their families, and eventually fall in love. In the second film, the two attempt to navigate their secret relationship as Noah goes off to Oxford, and Nick pursues a life in business.
Your Fault: London spoilers ahead!
Your Fault: London ends with a dramatic cliffhanger, with Noah’s and Nick’s relationship status up in the air once more. Fans of the series are wondering how exactly this will all be resolved and if a third movie is on its way. While we can’t say what Nick and Noah’s ending will be, read on to see if there will be another installment of the popular series.
If you’re hoping for closure on Noah and Nick’s whirlwind relationship, well, you’re in luck! A third film, Our Fault: London, was confirmed at the same time as the second installment in June 2025. The two movies were filmed back to back, and this will be the final installment in the series.
There is no confirmed release date for Our Fault: London, but Screen Daily reports that the film has finished production.
Is There An Our Fault: London Release Date?
Nope. Production on the film wrapped in October 2025, but there’s no official release date for Our Fault: London. Our best guess is that Prime Video will hold the movie for early 2027, but anything is possible when it comes to this buzzy young adult franchise.
Where To Watch The My Fault: London Movie Online:
My Fault: London is currently streaming on Prime Video. Released in 2025, the film is an English-language adaptation of the Culpables trilogy.
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Where To Watch Your Fault: London Online:
Your Fault: London is also streaming on Prime Video. Released on June 17, the film already has fans in tears, due to the heartbreaking cliffhanger.
Who Stars in Your Fault: London?
The film stars Asha Banks and Matthew Broome, with Louisa Binder, Joel Nankervis, Scarlett Rayner, and Orlando Norman rounding out the ensemble cast.
Does Prime Video Offer a Free Trial?
If you aren’t a Prime Video subscriber yet, you can get started with a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, including Prime perks like the Prime Video streaming service, free two-day shipping, exclusive deals, and more. After the free trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month or $139/year.
All 18- to 24-year-olds, regardless of student status, are eligible for a discounted Prime for Young Adults membership as well, with age verification. After a six-month free trial, you’ll pay 50% off the standard Prime monthly price of $14.99/month — just $7.49/month — for up to six yearsand get all the perks.
Your Fault: London is now streaming on Prime Video.
Wherever Steph Curry goes in the San Francisco area, people are sure to follow.
Curry was spotted by a large group of Golden State Warriors fans at a Costco in South San Francisco, near the San Francisco Airport, to promote his new whiskey brand, Gentleman’s Cut Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
As Curry walked past the mob of Warriors fans awaiting him, he addressed them, saying, “I just wanted to say hi to everybody,” leaving the crowd cheering and chanting his name.
Steph Curry was spotted by a large group of Warriors fans at a Costco in South San Francisco. Abc7newsbayarea/Jonathan Romosod
Curry then greeted the lucky fans with handshakes and was seen snapping photos with them.
Gentleman’s Cut was founded by Curry and Napa Valley winemaker John Schwartz in 2023, with the two embarking on a whiskey that is 90-proof bourbon and aged between five and seven years in new charred white-oak barrels.
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry stopped by the South San Francisco Costco by SFO on Wednesday. One fan told ABC7 Eyewitness News, he was there for a very short time to promote his Gentleman’s Cut Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. He didn’t sign autographs this… pic.twitter.com/vZW0AUeMLv
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Golden State’s Curry has been hailed as one of the greatest shooters of all time. NBAE via Getty Images
Curry has been involved in every step of the whiskey process since embarking on his new business venture, including manufacturing, blending and aging.
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the sixth flavor Gentleman’s Cut has created and is distilled by Game Changer Distillery located in Boone County in Independence, Kentucky.
According to Passion Spirits, Curry created his whiskey as a way to commemorate celebrations.
“I’m proud to have helped carefully craft a new signature Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Gentleman’s Cut. This rich, complex, and bold bourbon is the perfect offering to commemorate life’s great occasions, and will be part of a raised-glass toasting moment in the lives of my fans, friends, and family.”
It appears that the whiskey business will be Curry’s calling whenever he decides to call time on his Hall of Fame basketball career in which he’s been hailed as one of the greatest shooters of all time.
Curry is set to enter the final year of his contract after agreeing to a one-year, $62.6 million extension with the Golden State Warriors that would keep him there until after the 2027 NBA season.
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If you have been waiting to get your hands on a 2026 MacBook Air, now is the time to do it. Amazon just dropped a deal to get $150 off this powerhouse laptop for Prime Day (June 23 through June 26), and I’m ready to ditch my Intel i7 once and for all.
The M5 chip — Apple’s latest generation of chips — is a performance powerhouse that elevates everyday tasks through hardware-accelerated AI.
Practically speaking, hardware-accelerated AI means the laptop has a physical, dedicated brain just for smart tasks. This ensures your computer never slows down or freezes while performing complex automated actions.
When you write emails or essays, the laptop can instantly rewrite paragraphs, adjust your tone, or summarize giant articles directly on your screen. You can also edit photos instantly, removing background strangers or upscaling blurry images in seconds without any annoying lag.
During video calls, the M5 chip instantly isolates your voice to block out background noise like barking dogs. Siri also becomes highly capable, allowing you to point to a photo on your screen and simply say “Send this to Mom.”
Because the chip is so fast, all of this data processing happens directly on your laptop rather than a remote cloud server. This setup keeps your personal files completely private and secure.
Supercharged by a faster CPU and a powerful Neural Engine, this laptop makes heavy multitasking and creative workflows smooth and responsive.
It features a brilliant 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, a 12MP Center Stage camera for perfect video calls and two Thunderbolt 4 ports.
With groundbreaking Apple Intelligence privacy protections, up to 18 hours of battery life, and fast 512GB SSD storage, you can securely work, create and play all day without ever needing to plug in.
This laptop is perfect for everyday tasks, now made simpler with AI. If you haven’t updated your gear in a few years, this $150 incentive should be a sign from the heavens that it’s time to replace your old, beaten-up computer.
Your Amazon Prime Day FAQs, answered
What is Amazon Prime Day and when is it?
Prime Day is Amazon’s biggest sale of the year, offering deep discounts on bestsellers and everyday essentials. This year’s event runs from Tuesday, June 23 at 3 a.m. ET through Saturday, June 27at 3 a.m. ET.
How long is Prime Day?
This year, shoppers can take advantage of four days of Prime Day deals: Tuesday, June 23 at 3 a.m. ET through Saturday, June 27at 3 a.m. ET.
What’s new about Prime Day in 2026?
In addition to pushing up the sale to June, Amazon is including several new programs and promotions, including:
Today’s Big Deals program: New daily discounts up to 50% off or more
New deals dropping as often as every five minutes during the sale
Prime members gain access to exclusive travel deals
Prime members who spend $15 or more on a qualifying online grocery order have a chance to win free groceries for a year
Prime members who set up a deal alert with Alexa have a chance to win a $1,000 Amazon gift card
Through June 26, Prime members can get a large pepperoni or cheese pizza from Little Caesars for $5
Through June 26, Prime members who purchase a new car through Amazon Autos get a $1,500 Amazon gift card
Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop?
Prime Day and all its amazing discounts are exclusively available to Prime members. However interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits with no strings attached, and gain access to exclusive deals and the convenience of fast, free shipping.
What are the best deals?
From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Prime Day is the ideal time to stock up on beauty and skincare staples, score big-ticket tech for less, bestselling vacuums, and comb through the massive catalog of Amazon best-sellers. Plus, since this year’s sale runs before the Fourth of July Americana-themed deals and summer hosting essentials.
Is it worth it?
We certainly think so! Prime Day is a great chance to score deals on thousands of best-sellers, top tech and appliances and every day essentials. Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find you only the very best items to grab on sale.
When is the next Prime Day?
Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is? We expect Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days sale event to return in fall 2026. Follow Post Wanted’s around-the-clock coverage, and you’ll be the first to know about headline-worthy sales. Click here to find all of the best deals.
Brooklyn-based financial journalist Will Kenton has over a decade of experience covering the intersection of money, economics and culture. Specializing in investing, personal finance and retirement planning, his work has appeared in Investopedia, AP News, Business Insider and TIME Stamped. While at Investopedia, Will was the creative force behind the Anxiety Index, a proprietary tool used to gauge investor sentiment. His expertise is rooted in behavioral economics — a field he explored as associate editor of the New School Economics Review — and he aims to help readers navigate the “predictable irrationality” that influences financial decisions. Will holds a BA from Ohio University, an MA in economics from The New School and a Ph.D. in English literature from NYU. Beyond his financial career, he is also an award-winning playwright featured in the Red Bull Theater’s annual festival.
Former President Barack Obama and ex-first lady Michelle Obama took digs at President Trump during a three-hour ceremony celebrating their legacy at a new center in Chicago — alongside foreign dignitaries, Hollywood stars and other A-listers.
Obama said in his remarks at a dedication ceremony for his new presidential center in Chicago that on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, it was important to remember how “radical the whole idea of self-government really was back in 1776.”
“To that point, human history was a tale of conquest and caste and rigid hierarchies. A world where the strong dominated the weak, where power and wealth and status flowed through lineage, and the many were ruled by the few,” the 44th president said.
Former President Barack Obama and ex-first lady Michelle Obama took digs at President Trump during a three-hour ceremony celebrating their legacy at a new center in Chicago. AFP via Getty Images
“But out of the fire and steel of a revolution, a different story took flight on this continent a declaration that we are all created equal, endowed by our creator with certain unalienable rights, and that in the newly independent United States there will be no kings or lower, no serfs or subjects, but only citizens.”
“No Kings” demonstrations have swept through major cities like New York and Washington, DC, since Trump was inaugurated for a second time in January 2025, opposing the president’s immigration agenda and other policies.
Though Obama left office in January 2017, the Presidential Center’s 19-acre campus on the South Side of Chicago — with a near-windowless, 225-foot towering museum at its center — took years to build as costs ballooned from $500 million to more than $830 million.
“No Kings” demonstrations have swept through major cities like New York and Washington, DC, since Trump was inaugurated for a second time in January 2025. AFP via Getty Images
Obama also thanked his wife and daughters, joking that Michelle “did me wrong” by not letting him review her own remarks beforehand, which had caused him to become visibly emotional.
“She knew she was going to mess me up, and she did it anyway. But she’s always made me better. And I could not be more grateful,” he admitted.
Michelle Obama praised her husband’s achievements in and out of office, needling Trump — without naming him — for having propagated “lies” about her husband’s “birthright.”
Michelle Obama praised her husbands achievements in and out of office, needling Trump — without naming him — for having propagated “lies” about her husband’s “birthright.” Getty Images
“When fact and fiction run together, when folks seek to stifle speech, limit access to education, devalue diversity, erase the inconvenient parts of our history, when our phone constantly buzz with the latest outrage,” she continued in veiled attacks at the Trump administration and Republicans, “I hope that this place can offer a respite from all that — at least for a little while.”
Michelle Obama praised her husband for “ending a war, ordering the bin Laden raid, saving an auto industry, winning a peace prize,” the final of which feat earned loud applause from his ex-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton seated behind him.
Trump has fumed for years about Obama winning the coveted prize, while he has not yet.
Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Joe Biden joined the ex-first family onstage for the ceremony with their wives: first ladies Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush and Jill Biden. Former Vice President Kamala Harris and ex-German Chancellor Angela Merkel also attended.
The 46th president appeared somewhat disoriented as he left the stage following a concluding performance from Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen and other musicians, with Biden pointing in different directions as his head swiveled looking to find an exit.
Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Joe Biden joined the ex-first family onstage for the ceremony with their wives: first ladies Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush and Jill Biden. Former German chancellor Angela Merkel also attended. AP Photo/Alex Brandon
“Thank you for your steadfast partnership for eight years,” Obama said at one point of Joe and Jill Biden in his speech. “Joe, we started as running mates and ended as family, and we would not be here without you. And we are grateful.”
He also told the 46th president that a flailing debate performance had “greatly diminished” his chances of beating Trump in 2024.
U2 frontman Bono and other musicians performed for the Obamas at the opening ceremony. Getty Images
Three days later, Biden dropped out and was succeeded as the Democratic nominee by his vice president, Kamala Harris.
Comedian Dave Chapelle, actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson, as well as other celebrities, attended the grand opening with other musical performances by John Legend, Common and Christina Aguilera.
The ceremony came in the backdrop of high-stakes foreign policy decisions in Washington between US and Iran to end the conflict.
The war began with joint American-Israeli airstrikes on Feb. 28 to decimate Tehran’s military capabilities but resulted in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz — and surging energy prices.
“We’ve learned that we can’t solve every conflict, or solve or stop every atrocity around the globe,” said Obama, whose administration had secured a nuclear agreement with Iran that had been undone by Trump in the 45th president’s term.
Knicks guard Josh Hart got an unexpected surprise from his wife, Shannon, during the team’s championship parade in New York on Thursday.
Shannon sneakily put right her hand on Hart’s behind which made him jump and quickly turn around while they were atop the Knicks’ bus, as seen in a viral video online.
Hart had his back turned to Shannon while he was waving to fans with one hand and holding a cigar in the other.
She was laughing and holding a beer while standing with Samara Hillman, wife of Matt Hillman, who is a co-host of the “Roommates” podcast with Hart and Brunson.
Many online joked that Shannon was getting “revenge” for Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson after Hart did a similar gesture to him while celebrating the team’s NBA Cup Championship in December.
Knicks guard Josh Hart got an unexpected surprise from his wife, Shannon, during the team’s championship parade in New York on Thursday, June 18, 2026. XKnicks guard Josh Hart got an unexpected surprise from his wife, Shannon, during the team’s championship parade in New York on Thursday, June 18, 2026. X
At the time, Brunson, who immediately felt a poke around his rear end, turned around and stared at Hart, his former Villanova teammate.
The Knicks beat the Spurs 124-113 to win the league’s mid-season tournament in Las Vegas — and six months later, New York won four of five against San Antonio in the 2026 NBA Finals.
The ticker-tape parade came after Hart and Brunson tossed the ceremonial first pitches at the Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night.
The Knicks have been busy making the rounds in the media after bringing at title back to Madison Square Garden for the first time in 53 years.
(L-R) Samara Hillman, wife of Matt Hillman, who is a co-host of the “Roommates” podcast, and Shannon Hart on the Knicks’ bus during the team’s championship parade in New York on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Instagram/Shannon HartNew York Knicks guard Josh Hart celebrates during the team’s NBA championship parade Thursday, June 18, 2026, in New York. AP Photo/Heather Khalifa
Hart, Brunson and Hillman will host their “Roommates” podcast live at the Infosys Theater at MSG on Friday.
Hart and Shannon, who got married in August 2021, welcomed their twin sons, Hendrix Aaron and Haze Dana, in May 2023.
