WASHINGTON — There go his chances of having the Kennedy Center dedicated to him anytime soon. One-liner whiz Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) called for a new rule to ensure that politicians can’t have a building named after them until they are dead. “You can’t spend public money to promote yourself,” Kennedy told CBS News’ “Face the Nation” Sunday when asked about President Trump’s use of government dollars for a politically tinged ad campaign. “I also think that we ought to have a rule that no politician can have a building named after him while he’s alive,” he added. “I think…
WASHINGTON — “Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been decidedly absent from some of the most competitive battleground races this cycle — as the liberal darling mulls a 2028 presidential run. Moderate Democrats appear to have shown an aversion to stumping with Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) as the midterm homestretch kicks into gear,…
A US-China pledge to slash tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods — including dolls, puzzles and other play items — has the toy industry hoping for a Christmas miracle. Toys were among 77 categories named as getting tariff relief, the White House announced Sunday. Sellers welcomed the policy change…
Artificial Intelligence researchers think we may create a “new species” of superintelligent machines, but caution against the US allowing China to gain an upper hand. Two longtime researchers — one widely considered an AI “optimist” and the other an AI “doomer” — agreed to debate, mediated by The Post, where…
Garrett Wilson found a new wingman in Week 3 — and perhaps for many years to come. With No. 2 receiver Adonai Mitchell sidelined by an injured finger in Sunday’s 31-24 loss to the Lions, rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq demonstrated the potential of the first-round pick, making seven catches…
ABC News is weighing a major shakeup at “Good Morning America” after the iconic broadcast lost its No. 1 ratings berth last season to NBC’s “The Today Show,” The Post has learned. During 2025-2026, “GMA” amassed 2.8 million total viewers and 477,000 viewers in the coveted 25-54 demo — while…
Give them a hand. A team of Swiss robo-scientists has made a creepy mechanical hand that can scuttle along different surfaces like the love child of The Terminator and “Addams Family” sidekick, The Thing. The research team from ETH Zurich’s Soft Robotics Lab admitted they were inspired by Morticia’s disembodied…
This bites. It’s not entirely unheard of for teeth to grow in places other than the mouth, a condition known as ectopic teeth. However, a 16-year-old boy in India developed an ectopic tooth in a highly unusual place, which doctors are calling a first ever in the world in a…
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Most people toss their empty laundry detergent container into the recycling bin without thinking twice. It’s plastic, it has a recycling symbol on it, so it should get recycled. Right? Not necessarily. Being accepted for plastic recycling doesn’t mean a container actually gets turned into something new. According to the…
In Kansas, cows are king, but a Democrat trying to seize power once told his congregation to repent for eating beef and raising cattle. Adam Hamilton, the Democratic nominee running to unseat Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., in the Sunflower State, for years led the largest United Methodist church in the…
Environmentalists are slamming Starbucks for falsely claiming its plastic cups are “widely recyclable,” after an investigation could not confirm a single one being recycled. Vermont-based Beyond Plastics said Monday that most of the single-use, plastic cold beverage cups placed in recycling bins at Starbucks stores it recently tracked ended up…
I’ll take a Big Mac with some Geico insurance, please. McDonald’s customers may see commercials on its drive-thru menu boards next month as the fast food giant starts testing a digital ad program — one that beams promo spots from other companies alongside promos for McFlurries. The burger behemoth said…
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a 1,700-year-old limestone tomb with a rare poem inscribed on it in ancient Greek, likely from a son lamenting his father’s death.The tomb, which has a pyramid-shaped roof, dates to the fourth century, when the Roman Empire controlled Egypt. A team found it in the…
The Islanders are adding minority ownership yet again. The club agreed to sell roughly 15 percent of its shares at a $3 billion valuation, according to a Sportico report Monday morning. This comes just four weeks after the Islanders announced David Shuman as a minority owner. The Islanders also added…
Nearly 20 years after Burn the Floor sparked their swoon-worthy love story, Maks Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd are officially making their return to the stage. “It feels wild,” Murgatroyd, 40, told Us exclusively while announcing a new version of the show titled Burn the Floor Presents Maks and Peta Live!…
MIAMI — And just like that, she’s the most famous college student in America. Freshman nutritional science student Peyton Blomquist appears to be embracing the attention she’s getting after she was spotted by ESPN cameras cheering on the Florida Gators at Saturday night’s game against ‘Ole Miss. The 18-year-old University…
Off Campus stars Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli had the perfect reaction to unfounded rumors they’ve been feuding. “Belmont and I spend every day on set together,” Bright, 19, told E! News at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, September 27. “We’re in the green room, and he’s…
President Trump broke bread with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at a private White House dinner Sunday — in what appeared to be a remarkable thaw just two days after a federal appeals court upheld a Pentagon move to exclude the artificial intelligence firm as a supply-chain risk. The dinner marked…
Starship has made it to orbit for the first time ever. But the loss of an engine during its nail-biting ascent meant SpaceX’s mission ended earlier than planned — with an explosion to boot.The tallest and most powerful rocket ever built blasted off from SpaceX’s Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas…
Your afternoon pick-me-up may have some unintended consequences. Caffeine can make it more difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep since it competes with adenosine, a naturally occurring chemical in the body that promotes drowsiness. Most experts agree that we should observe a caffeine cut-off so our coffee or soda…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. As Week 3 of the NFL season comes to a close, two NFC heavyweights will face off on “Monday Night Football.” Jalen Hurts and…
WASHINGTON — FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey announced Monday he was departing his government role for personal reasons after being at the forefront of the bureau’s crackdown on violent crime as well as election integrity-related probes. The former Missouri attorney general will be returning to his home state a little more…
The O.C. alum Ben McKenzie isn’t necessarily shutting the door on his time as Ryan Atwood for good. Speaking to Australia’s KIIS 1065 on Friday, September 4, McKenzie, 47, admitted he would be open to a reboot of the series. “I don’t know that there has ever been serious talks,…
Over a century ago, German pathologist Georg Schmorl documented a strange phenomenon: cells from fetuses that had moved into the mother during pregnancy. He had discovered microchimerism — where the cells from one individual move into another and set up shop.In the past few decades, scientists’ understanding of microchimerism has…
Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris scored a big legal win on Thursday night. But they won’t be on the field on Saturday. The two LSU football players — both of whom spent time with NFL teams this summer — were not added to the Tigers’ roster ahead of the season…
Real Housewives of Orange County’s Shannon Beador had a sassy reaction to news her former costar, Alexis Bellino, had her first facelift. Speaking to E! News on Friday, September 4, Shannon, 62, was asked what she thought about Alexis, 49, going under the knife. (Alexis and Shannon had beef after…
The Romans are well known for their aqueducts, which brought water to their cities and settlements.These aqueducts sometimes ran for very long distances. For instance, the aqueduct of Valens, which brought water to the city of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), was 250 miles (400 kilometers) long, according to a statement from…
Another huge halftime lead. More crazy efficiency from quarterback Jayden Maiava. Further fodder for Trent Mosley’s case as the top freshman receiver in the country. The only significant difference between No. 14 USC’s 39-0 blowout of Fresno State on Friday at the Coliseum and its season opener six days earlier?…
Kelsea Ballerini is coming to Stella Lefty’s defence after the “Thinking ‘bout You” singer ruffled some feathers with her recent appearance at Grand Ole Opry. Lefty has been in the line of fire from some online critics after she made her Opry debut on Tuesday, September 1. The following day,…
A new study warns that driving after eating cannabis edibles can significantly impair road performance and reaction times, even if blood tests show THC levels far below the legal limit. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, highlight a potential challenge for impaired-driving enforcement in Canada and some US jurisdictions. Most previous…
Ben Shelton is the latest star player at the U.S. Open to work the late, late-night shift — and win. Shelton, the No. 8 seed, outlasted a pesky Denis Shapovalov 7-6 (3), 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4 in the third round of the U.S. Open on Friday night — and into…
Dolly Parton’s sister Stella Parton is taking aim at some of the reactions to her sibling’s death. Posting a lengthy statement via Instagram on Friday, September 4, Stella, 77, condemned the use of “AI and endless garbage” and “snarky tweets” that have been posted online. “Sadly, because of the way…
The US Justice Department’s antitrust division was directed earlier this week to pause all work with the Canadian government as the trade dispute between the neighboring nations intensifies, according to a report. The chief of the antitrust division’s international section, Lynda Marshall, ordered officials on Wednesday to halt all cooperation on cases…
Kodai Senga eventually found his 2026 niche but his role for next season remains uncertain, David Stearns said. The high-octane but high-variance righty flamed out of the Mets rotation by the middle of the season, owning a 10.08 ERA after a June 23 start. But given a look in the…
Patrick Clancy and his legal team are reacting to a judge’s decision to declare a mistrial in his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy’s murder case. “Patrick Clancy is grateful to the Court and to the jurors for their hard work, their commitment and their perseverance,” Patrick’s attorney David Meier said in a…
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, believes that fear of a rising wave of progressives is paralyzing possible bipartisan work on permitting reform that would otherwise create fertile ground for collaboration. “That dynamic is dangerous right now because they are terrified of the extreme left. Finding a middle ground on ideological issues…
Andy Green seems set on keeping the interim tag on his managerial role. And even as the Mets continue to play well with Green in the dugout, both he and the organization are prepared for him to go back to the front office in the offseason, as Green is looking…
Big Brother 28’s LaTrice “Lala” Verrett wanted one of the reality TV icons out of the game — but she’s happy she didn’t attempt to make the move herself. “Hindsight is 20/20. I’m actually glad that I did not target the icons because they had a power,” Lala, 57, exclusively…
Palestinian journalist Rula Jebreal took heat from black lawmakers Friday after she referred to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) as an “AIPAC monkey.” Jebreal used the racial epithet during an appearance on lefty commentator Wajahat Ali’s “The Left Hook” podcast, as she criticized the black Democrat’s support for Israel…
SAN DIEGO — The local boy made good, but it wasn’t enough. After Spencer Jones put the Yankees ahead with a leadoff single in the top of the 10th against Padres flamethrower Mason Miller, his homecoming heroics got spoiled in the bottom of the frame. Luis Campusano hit a walk-off…
Natural light is one of those home features people rarely think twice about until summer turns it into a line item. The same south-facing windows that make a room feel bigger and brighter can also spend hours feeding heat into the house, leaving the AC to undo it later. After…
Tommy Paul will get another crack at Carlos Alcaraz in a Grand Slam. He’s hoping for a breakthrough in his fourth such matchup against the reigning U.S. Open champion. Alcaraz, the second seed, knocked off the American in the fourth round of the Australian Open in January, and while it…
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