Gov. Gavin Newsom failed to broker a last-minute deal to keep California’s controversial billionaire tax off the November ballot, setting up what could become one of the nation’s most expensive and politically explosive ballot fights over taxing the ultra-wealthy to cover federal health care cuts. Newsom has vowed to stop the one-time 5% tax on residents whose net worth exceeds $1 billion, but the collapse of negotiations will the wealth tax backers at SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West will now require the governor to expend an incredible amount of political capital. Dave Regan, the bare-knuckle political brawler who leads SEIU-UHW, said…
Taylor Parker became the focus of national attention after Netflix released Maternal Instinct in June 2026, a documentary chronicling her 10-month web of lies that culminated in one of the most disturbing crimes in recent memory. While Parker spent much of 2020 falsely claiming to be pregnant with boyfriend Wade…
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte threw his support behind President Trump’s military campaign against Iran Thursday, praising the operation even as some European leaders have sought to distance themselves from the strikes. “What the US did is crucial,” Rutte told reporters in a roundtable interview. “I commend the president for…
The player empowerment era that has arrived in the NHL represents a test of the hypothesis the Islanders have spent the last year restating in various forms. They have Matthew Schaefer. They have UBS Arena. They have proximity to New York City without the bright lights and media scrutiny of…
Love Is Blind season 8 alums Sara Carton and Joey Leveille know they caused a stir when they started dating after respective broken pod engagements. “[He] handled it way better than me,” Sara, 30, told Joey, 37, on the Wednesday, June 24, episode of the “Table for 1” podcast. “I…
LOS ANGELES — History isn’t always made by the player who scores a goal. Sometimes it’s made by the person who picks the song that plays after the win. When 66,925 fans inside Lumen Field threw their arms around complete strangers and belted out John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country…
Former Bachelorette Hannah Brown is recalling her journey with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “You had discussed me going on a GLP-1. We talked about the weight gain that I was having,” Brown, 31, recalled during an appearance on the Tuesday, June 23, episode of the “SheMD” podcast, which is cohosted…
Lawyers for US Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) claimed she was protected by free speech when she was arrested for allegedly assaulting cops at an anti-ICE protest — and “she wouldn’t have drawn a flagrant foul in the Knicks-Spurs game” for the move anyway. The NJ congresswoman is facing up to…
The $20 “Endless Shrimp” deal that ultimately sent Red Lobster into bankruptcy wasn’t just a failed experiment – but a scheme by its owners to squeeze the company, according to a new lawsuit. Leading up to its 2024 bankruptcy filing, Thai Union – a major seafood producer and then-owner of…
Microsoft’s Xbox is raising prices of its gaming consoles by up to $150 worldwide, citing a deepening global components crisis that has sent storage and memory costs soaring across the consumer electronics industry. Groups representing automakers, retailers, electronics firms and others had warned earlier this month that the increasing demand for…
GLP-1 meds could be stifling your senses. The drugs, originally developed to manage diabetes, have exploded in use after being approved to treat obesity, with as many as 1 in 8 adults currently taking the jab. But those lean-seeking masses could end up losing more than just their apple bottoms,…
Caitlin Clark has been one of the central figures in the WNBA’s recent surge. But it apparently isn’t enough to make the league’s 30th anniversary poster. The WNBA is selling a poster to mark its 30th season, and fans quickly noticed that the Indiana Fever star was not among the…
2026 U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark doesn’t hold a grudge, and it turns out that’s good news for Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield. Clark, 32, was asked about a viral social media post he made in 2016 during a Wednesday, June 24 appearance on the “Pardon My Take” podcast.…
A major federal decision has cleared the way for new oil and gas leasing on public lands across Central California, reopening energy development opportunities in eight counties despite fierce opposition from the state. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) — an agency within the United States Department of the Interior…
A former Facebook policy executive is suing Meta over an arbitration order that has barred her for more than a year from speaking about her explosive memoir detailing her six-year tenure at the tech giant. Sarah Wynn-Williams alleged Meta has used an invalid arbitration agreement to seek financial penalties of…
Actor Mickey Rourke looked unrecognizable in shocking photos captured this week. “The Wrestler” star, 73, was spotted in LA in a gray hoodie and jeans, but seemed to be missing what could be considered something more important: his teeth. His dental troubles actually go way back — but an expert…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s directive to go easy on e-bike violations has “legalized” reckless riding and let lawlessness run rampant on city streets, a new lawsuit filed on Thursday claimed. The complaint, filed Thursday in Richmond County Supreme Court by nine New Yorkers who were injured by e‑bikes, claims Mamdani’s March…
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Amazon Prime Day 2026 is officially in full swing. From June 23 through June 26, our list of the best health and wellness deals has…
While the 2026 NBA Draft is now in the rearview mirror, the Lakers are still making roster moves. A move they made June 25 is sure to bring a lot of smiles to basketball fans. Jon Chepkevich of Draft Express broke news on Thursday that the Lakers have signed Robbie…
Criminal Minds kept the surprises coming with a huge twist that could change the direction of the season. During the Thursday, June 25, episode of the Paramount+ series, Brian (Paul F. Tompkins) revealed to the BAU that an FBI agent’s testimony is what led to Voit (Zach Gilford) being sentenced…
WASHINGTON — An illegal immigrant from Honduras was sentenced to eight years in prison Wednesday for bilking the US government out of nearly $40 million in a payroll tax fraud scheme that helped other aliens find work in America. Mario Flores conspired with his girlfriend and others to set up…
Furious Californians have slammed PG&E after a watchdog warned utility charges from the company could soon increase by hundreds of dollars per person per year. The energy giant’s 16 million customers may see fees spike by as much as $840 by 2030, according to a forecast from California Public Utilities…
What you eat has a serious impact on how your brain ages — and a new study says a certain diet could greatly reduce your dementia risk. Healthy eating has long been shown to improve cognitive performance and stave off degenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s, but recent research suggests a specific…
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman accused President Trump of retaliation in the wake of reports the Justice Department is probing payments Hoffman’s nonprofit made to help E. Jean Carroll’s litigation against the commander-in-chief. “Trump’s newest accusation of me is absurdly false,” Hoffman, a frequent critic of the president’s, wrote Thursday in…
When it came time for team leaders to speak about an uncomfortable off-the-field controversy after Jaxson Dart chose to introduce President Donald Trump at a rally last week, Jameis Winston was one of the players to stand and deliver a message. The backup quarterback is rarely given such a platform,…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Eva Longoria just reminded Us that sometimes the chicest summer outfits are also the simplest. The actress recently stepped out in white capris that made the classic cropped silhouette feel…
Dell stock surged over 30% on Friday, boosting founder and CEO Michael Dell’s net worth by some $34 billion. The exec’s net worth shot up to $244.8 billion, according to Forbes, lodging him in slot No. 6 on its billionaires list — just below Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and above…
The Liberty fully anticipated the Phoenix Mercury to come to Friday’s game frustrated and amped up. The Mercury had lost four in a row, including an epic third-quarter meltdown against the Liberty on Wednesday, during which they went scoreless for more than six minutes. But Friday was mostly a rock…
The search is ongoing for Alaskan Bush People alum Matt Brown after a man was reportedly spotted floating face down in the Okanogan River in Okanogan County, Washington, where the former reality star lives off the grid. “The family is not sure what to believe right now,” a source close…
WASHINGTON — One of the final sticking points standing in the way of a tentative US-Iran peace deal is the phased unfreezing of funds held by Qatar and intended for humanitarian purposes, The Post has learned. President Trump and Iranian negotiators are haggling over the final details of a memorandum…
Jamie Dimon escalated his feud with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong on Friday, claiming that the crypto mogul was “full of s–t” as he vowed that big banks will fight crypto-market legislation moving through Congress. The tough-talking JPMorgan CEO warned that America’s biggest lenders “will not accept” the current version of…
UCLA’s top-ranked baseball team suffered a loss before the first pitch Friday. Second baseman Aidan Aguayo, who was batting in the No. 6 spot on the lineup sheets distributed before the Bruins’ NCAA Tournament opener, sustained an injury in pregame drills. “He rolled his ankle on the tarp, and he…
Christopher Lemieux, son of late NHL icon Claude Lemieux, shared a poignant message as he remembered his father after his death by suicide on Thursday, May 28. “Sometimes life has a brutal way of reminding you to appreciate what you have before it becomes a memory,” Christopher wrote via Instagram…
Republican Steve Hilton is tied with billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer ahead of Tuesday’s primary election, an exclusive California Post poll has revealed. The poll, conducted from May 26 to 28, shows Hilton and Steyer tied for first place at 25% support each, with Democrat Xavier Becerra third at 19%. A…
Costco’s gas stations saw a surge in demand in the most recent quarter as consumers sought out its low-priced gasoline, which helped the company top the market expectations for its third-quarter sales. Costco CEO Ron Vachris noted the “backdrop of ongoing macro uncertainty” has consumers searching out affordable options given the…
If you don’t have any idea what to do about the Mets and their gosh-awful start, feel better. There’s no evidence they have much of a clue what to do, either. The Mets on Friday removed struggling David Peterson from his role as sometime starter and occasional follower of an…
Halle Berry showed support for Gayle King after the CBS Mornings host’s ex-husband apologized for having an affair nearly 40 years ago, in addition to reflecting on a cheating scandal in one of her own past marriages. “I think we should talk about [infidelity]. Absolutely,” Berry, 59, said on the…
WASHINGTON — Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) became the latest member of Congress to announce her retirement during a new interview published Friday after having furiously denied talk of her stepping down as a “crazy rumor.” The 83-year-old congresswoman told the Miami Herald it was “time” to leave office and that…
American travelers could be facing one of the most expensive summers for European vacations ever as airlines slash thousands of flights, add surcharges to transatlantic routes and hike prices. It all comes down to Europe’s jet fuel supply, about 40% of which passes through the Strait of Hormuz. The crucial…
What seemed like a simple stretch has landed Marlins pitcher Eury Perez on the injured list for the foreseeable future. The Marlins announced Friday that they placed Perez, 23, on the 15-day injured list with a right gracilis strain, and the right-hander is expected to miss at least eight weeks,…
Off Campus has dealt with some discourse surrounding onscreen age gaps between the stars — but how old is each cast member? Based on the Off-Campus book series by Elle Kennedy, the show follows an elite ice hockey team and the women in their lives as they “grapple with love,…
President Trump declared Friday that he has “no interest in continuing” to oversee operations and renovations at the Kennedy Center – and will move to transfer those responsibilities to Congress – after a federal judge ordered his name to be removed from the performing arts venue. “Shockingly, a Judge appointed…
The Trump administration and “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary claimed anti-data center sentiments across the US are being fueled by a Chinese propaganda campaign. O’Leary — whose 40,000-acre data center plans outside Salt Lake City have been met with protests — claimed in a Monday video that “nefarious accounts out…
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