Alberto Carvalho’s laughable five-word brag as he finally steps down as LAUSD superintendent

Outgoing LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho bragged about his term in office late Sunday, claiming “we have made historic progress” despite budget woes and poor academic results. The 61-year-old, who has been on paid leave since February, tendered his resignation effective immediately, saying it had been his “great honor to serve” the nation’s second-largest school district. “Over the past four years, together, we have made historic progress — gains that belong to our students, our educators, staff and our communities,” Carvalho wrote in his resignation letter. The boast is likely to raise eyebrows across Los Angeles. The district is grappling with…

Trump claims chemicals ‘illegally placed’ in Reflecting Pool

President Trump warned Monday that anyone caught vandalizing the National Mall and the adjacent Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faces years in prison. “Of the MANY Statues and Fountains that we rebuilt, renovated, cleaned, and fixed, the only one that was Vandalized was the Reflecting Pool, which is being taken care…

Argentina vs. Austria prediction: World Cup picks, best bets Monday

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. Three goals for Argentina. Three goals for Lionel Messi. The generational superstar made history in more ways than one: he became the first male…

Cruise cabin door decorations spark fierce reaction after Royal Caribbean issues new crackdown at sea

A long-standing cruise ship tradition has become the center of intense debate following stricter enforcement issued to passengers. For years, vacationers have used personalized signs, festive banners and colorful magnets to distinguish their rooms and celebrate milestones. Recent safety guidelines and stricter rules, however, are dividing the cruise-goer community. The latest debate…

Texas Sen. Cornyn insists he can overcome Trump endorsing primary rival Ken Paxton

WASHINGTON — Texas Sen. John Cornyn on Sunday insisted he can overcome President Trump’s late-stage endorsement of primary-race rival Ken Paxton, despite the prez’s backing recently paying off big for other candidates. Cornyn, a Republican, contended that his situation is “very different” than that of Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and…

Dodgers ride textbook performance to series win over Brewers

MILWAUKEE — If such a thing as a textbook win exists, then the Dodgers’ performance Sunday afternoon was it. In a series rubber match against the previously red-hot Brewers, the Dodgers produced a decisive 5-1 victory at American Family Field, flashing all the factors that have underscored their own recent…

Star driver pays tribute to Kyle Busch with special Indy 500 car design

Kyle Busch’s memory will live on at the Indianapolis 500. Following the NASCAR driver’s sudden death from severe pneumonia earlier this week, Dale Coyne Racing’s Romain Grosjean performed a tribute to the legendary Busch. Grosjean drives the No. 18 car (the same number Busch used for much of his career),…

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