Dozens of California-based representatives sent a letter Thursday to the state’s attorney general urging him to conduct a “full and robust review” of the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corporation. “If you determine that this merger would have anticompetitive effects, use your best judgment to pursue the appropriate course of action,” the letter, signed by 34 members of Congress representing different districts in California, reads. The effort was spearheaded by Rep. Laura Friedman — representing California’s 30th Congressional District — whose office confirmed it had previously been in touch with Paramount about the merger. “Hollywood workers are losing jobs and production…
Ken Griffin, the billionaire chief of the Citadel Investment empire, recently expressed his amazement at how President Donald Trump has had the fortitude to survive multiple assassination attempts while still bringing his A-game for the American people. “Resilient,” Griffin called him. You can say the same thing about the Trump…
The Red Sox will be without one of their young stars for the near future as their season continues to spiral. Boston placed outfielder Roman Anthony on the 10-day injured list for a sprained right wrist, the team announced Thursday. The 21-year-old injured his wrist in his first at-bat of…
Blake Lively detailed a conversation involving Ryan Reynolds and Justin Baldoni in a deposition released ahead of the pair’s It Ends With Us settlement. Lively recalled in her January deposition that Baldoni visited her office to discuss script revisions in April 2023, which is when she brought up that she…
Spencer Pratt is feeling confident after a strong showing in his first mayoral debate, telling CBS many of his supporters are Democrats he believes will help secure him 51% of the vote in the June primary. “Everyone I know – my family – are all Democrats. I grew up in…
Justin Baldoni’s lawyer is celebrating after reaching a settlement with Blake Lively in the duo’s lengthy legal battle. “Let’s be clear, this is a win and total victory for the Wayfarer parties,” Bryan Freedman said in a statement to Us Weekly on Thursday, May 7. “The court had already dismissed…
The ultra-rich are voting with their feet, and Florida is winning big. It’s no secret that billionaires aren’t happy with a 5% wealth tax on the California ballot — and one South Florida enclave is the newest landing pad for ultra-wealthy expats from the Golden State. Manny Angelo Vargas — an…
Cloudflare is axing more than 1,100 employees in a worldwide bloodbath as the San Francisco tech giant dramatically restructures. Founders told staff that the company’s internal use of artificial intelligence has exploded more than 600% in just three months. The internet security and cloud networking firm revealed the massive cuts…
Which screen wins your attention — your phone screen or sunscreen? According to a new study, Americans are four times more likely to remember to plug their phone in at night than they are to put sunscreen on daily. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed 53% frequently forget to…
PHILADELPHIA — At this point, it’s hard to remember just how thirsty we were as a basketball populace for so many years, just how starved. The Knicks lost 93-80 to the Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on June 2, 2000. That year was the ninth consecutive…
The season 14 finale of Chicago Fire will feature a surprise return from a fan-favorite character following their shocking hiatus. The first look at the May 13 finale of the hit NBC series showed Dermot Mulroney reprising the role of Pascal. Viewers last saw Pascal in March when his position…
The US military unleashed a wave of “self-defense” strikes on an Iranian port Thursday after Tehran launched an “unprovoked” attack targeting US Navy ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, officials said. US Central Command said the retaliatory attack was carried out after US forces intercepted multiple missiles, drones and small…
The Post’s parent company News Corp reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings on Thursday, driven by growth in its Dow Jones, digital real estate and book publishing divisions. The New York-based media giant reported $121 million from continuing operations, or 16 cents a share, compared with income of $107 million, or 14…
A new tech company claims it has developed a hat that can literally read your mind — then translate it onto a computer. Much has been discussed about brain implants which require cracking open a person’s skull and putting microchips directly onto your grey matter, but new company Sabi says…
Don’t sleep on good sleep. Recent research suggests skipping shuteye can cause issues that are shockingly similar to those found in Alzheimer’s disease patients. A team of researchers from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria analyzed sleep-centric medical studies published over the last quarter century to better understand how a…
As the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers face off in the playoffs, the longtime rivalry is heating up off the hardwood and onto New York City menus. Some zealous Knicks fans have even gone as far as to “ban” the iconic Philly cheesesteak, while others are doubling down on…
SpaceX’s looming IPO is set to mint more new billionaires than any liquidity event in history. Its Nasdaq listing in June could exceed $2 trillion, making it the largest company ever to go public. Analysts say the IPO will spur innovation, much like the PayPal sale did in 2002. SpaceX’s…
A hantavirus outbreak aboard a luxury cruise ship that has left three people dead is veering into the fringe. Online, a growing number of social media users are floating ivermectin as a possible treatment for the rare infectious disease, which can cause life-threatening heart and lung complications. Yes, you read…
Spencer Jones is finally getting his Yankees chance. The Yankees’ No. 6 prospect on MLB Pipeline, who has collected 11 homers and a Triple-A leading 41 RBIs to start the season, has been called up after Jasson Domínguez was injured during Thursday’s game, according to The Post’s Jon Heyman. It’s…
A marathon runner in the grueling 250-mile Cocodona 250 ultramarathon died on Tuesday, May 5, after experiencing a medical emergency during the race, event organizers have confirmed. “We are deeply saddened to share that a participant experienced a serious medical emergency today during the event and has passed away,” race…
A Mexico City nightclub owner is taking revenge for President Trump’s “insults” by hitting American tourists where it hurts — their wallets. Club Japan is charging US citizens 15 times more than other tourists to get in, while posting a pointed jab about who does, and doesn’t, deserve discounts. “In…
OAKLAND, CALIF. — Former OpenAI board member Helen Toner shed new light on just how close the company came to a shotgun merger with arch-rival Anthropic in the chaotic aftermath of CEO Sam Altman’s firing in November 2023 – calling such a deal an “extremely risky move.” In video testimony…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday the 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle model to pass the agency’s new advanced driver assistance system tests. The tests have recently been added to the agency’s New Car Assessment Program. The models that passed are Model Y vehicles manufactured on…
The hitter with the highest OPS in baseball through the first three weeks of the season started Tuesday on the Yankees’ bench for the third time in the last five games. And yet, Aaron Boone insists there is a method to what much of the fanbase sees as madness in…
Lena Dunham met with several recognizable names while casting Girls — but Allison Mack stood out among the rest. “I recognized a woman named Allison Mack from Smallville; she wasn’t right for any of the roles but invited me via email to her ‘intimate women’s group’ every week for the…
The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday issued sanctions against three individuals and two casinos for their alleged links to Mexico’s Northeast Cartel, one of several criminal groups designated last year as terrorist organizations by the Trump administration. Washington has intensified its crackdown on the Northeast Cartel — heir to the…
Department store chain Macy’s is set to shutter 14 store locations around the country, two of which are in California. The chain — which was founded in 1858 — is coming off a 2025 where they shuttered 66 stores, including one in Los Angeles. The company announced in 2024 that…
We’ve long been told that vegetarianism can improve heart health, nutrient intake and digestion while lowering the risk of chronic disease and certain cancers — but some plant-based diets may do more harm than good. Case in point: A new study in the scientific journal Neurology finds that high-quality, vitamin-rich…
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. The Lakers and Rockets will meet in one of the most fascinating first-round matchups on the NBA playoff board, but oddsmakers are not treating…
Conservative activist Riley Gaines seemingly entered a feud with President Donald Trump after he shared a controversial AI-generated photo of himself as Jesus. The back-and-forth between Gaines and Trump began on April 12, 2026, when the president took to his Truth Social page to share an AI image of himself…
Disgraced Rep. Eric Swalwell allegedly raped a former staffer in New York City after taking the stage at an anti-gun violence gala he attended with the victim, The Post has learned. Swalwell and his former aide were guests at the annual Brady Action Awards in Midtown on April 25, 2024,…
America’s biggest banks reported their strongest first-quarter profits in years, driven by a surge in trading — but JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned the US economy faces a growing list of global risks. JPMorgan Chase, the country’s largest bank, said its trading desk racked up a record $11.6 billion…
We’re almost there. The 2026 NFL Draft is a little more than a week away and soon all the speculation will be done and we’ll have real answers about what the Jets and the 31 other teams are going to do. Until then, let’s continue to mock. I gave all…
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Progressive billionaire Tom Steyer has been telling California voters he wants to “abolish ICE” despite investing nearly $90 million in a company behind the state’s largest immigration detention center. The California gubernatorial candidate has tried to swat off that criticism, but in a recent interview with the Sacramento Bee, he…
US utilities are planning to spend a record $1.4 trillion on the power grid to keep up with the demands of power-hungry data centers – and the investment could hike electricity bills even higher for Americans, according to a new study. Some 51 investor-owned utilities are planning the spending spree…
Creeps and wannabe pickup artists are reportedly using Meta’s “smart glasses” to record their come-ons to unsuspecting women and post the videos online — and privacy advocates warn the situation could get catastrophically worse if the glasses were equipped with facial recognition. A growing number of aspiring influencers are using…
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Russell Wilson and Ciara are enjoying family time this offseason as the Giants have moved on from the veteran quarterback. The “Dance With Me” singer shared an Instagram carousel post on over the weekend, including snapshots of the couple on a beach vacation with their kids, Sienna Princess, 8, Win…
Katy Perry shared a subtle message after being accused of sexual assault by Ruby Rose. Perry, 41, took to Instagram on Tuesday, April 14, to share an excerpt of her song “By the Grace of God” with a caption that read, “I love you.” The lyrics from the song reflect…
The Trump administration has sued the state of Connecticut and its city of New Haven to try to overturn their sanctuary policies protecting illegal migrants — bringing the tally of such cases to 16. The Department of Justice claimed in its latest case Monday that the Nutmeg State’s “Trust Act”…
ABC News — home to “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight” and “The View” — is getting hit with roughly a dozen layoffs amid broader cuts at parent-Disney, according to a source close to the network. The cuts are part of a massive 1,000-person bloodbath under Disney’s new CEO Josh…
iPhone users have discovered a hilarious hack to make their device talk back to them. The personalization idea has taken social media by storm as people show off how they’ve brought pizzazz to the most basic of iPhone features. The technique was initially discovered by a mom who had been…
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