Gov. Gavin Newsom refused to take a position on a raging debate over standardized testing in University of California admissions — dismissing as “anecdotes” the alarming reports from professors of college students who can’t do basic math. The governor was asked at a Wednesday press conference in Hayward about an open letter from more than 1,200 UC professors, including Nobel prize winners and leading scientists, who warned of a “severe” crisis of incoming freshman who are unable to even do fractions, forcing educators to dumb down Calculus and other advanced courses. “Show me the data,” Newsom said. “I have feelings…
That bag of frozen blueberries in your freezer could be more than just a smoothie staple. A recall of GreenWise Organic frozen blueberries and whole mixed berries has been slapped with the FDA’s highest-risk classification amid an investigation into a potentially dangerous E. coli outbreak that has sickened 12 people…
Millions more people may be able to get smaller, lightweight Amazon packages delivered by drones by the end of the year under a plan the company announced Wednesday to expand the airborne shipping to suburban areas in nearly 500 U.S. cities. Customers could receive the drone deliveries in as fast…
DENVER –– His nameplate was above his locker. His No. 11 jersey hung in his stall. But in the two days leading up to his Wednesday night start at Coors Field, Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki was nowhere to be seen around the team this week. The reason: The right-hander hadn’t…
Below Deck Mediterranean star Nathan Gallagher was arrested on domestic violence charges in Australia late last year, Us can confirm. Gallagher was charged with “assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentionally chok[ing] a person without consent and common assault” in December 2025, according to a police memo. (Rolling Stone was first to…
The mission to save NASA’s sinking Swift Observatory was called off Wednesday, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year. NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies announced the news more than a month after the startup’s Link spacecraft rocketed away to the telescope’s rescue. Katalyst said Link will not…
Kyle Shanahan did not need to deliver a lecture about avoiding fights before the San Francisco 49ers’ joint practice with the Los Angeles Chargers. The 49ers and Chargers completed nearly two hours of work Tuesday without a single fight, a dramatic departure from San Francisco’s chaotic joint practice with the…
Former To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen has thoughts on Robert Pattinson playing him in the upcoming Primetime movie. “A couple months ago, they came out and said, ‘Hey look, we’re doing this, we’d like you to have some sort of consideration in terms of helping us with this,’”…
WASHINGTON — President Trump distanced himself Wednesday from under-fire Rep. Cory Mills following his primary loss to former broadcast journalist Ryan Elijah. Trump — who backed Mills (R-Fla.) in February and never rescinded the endorsement even as the House Ethics Committee began looking into allegations of domestic assault, stolen valor…
Mark Zuckerberg and his minions at Meta had a “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy when child safety issues arose and preferred to turn a blind eye to protect profits, according to scorching testimony from a former employee on the second day of the historic trial Wednesday. Arturo Béjar, a former…
Anthropic has reportedly overtaken OpenAI in quarterly sales for the first time — a stunning reversal for the ChatGPT maker in its bitter rivalry with the startup founded by a group of its former employees. Anthropic more than doubled its revenue to $11.6 billion during its second quarter and reported…
A UK woman who developed a cough was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer — despite never having smoked. Jade Fardon, 33, couldn’t shift her cough, but doctors reassured her it would go away on its own. It did, but it came back again and again over the years, and she…
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said she believes new leadership might help the WNBA. In an interview published Wednesday by USA Today, Cunningham — who became a lightning rod amid debates of transgender athletes in women’s sports — discussed commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s future, and said “that could be a position…
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Sophie Rain’s gravy train is still on track. The Tampa, Fla. resident and other top OnlyFans stars can breathe easy after Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback – who vowed to slap a 50% “Sin Tax” on their earnings – was crushed in the Sunshine State’s Tuesday primary. “I never…
Concern about inflation deepened at the Federal Reserve’s meeting last month, with “several” policymakers ready to raise interest rates and “many” saying a hike in borrowing costs would be needed if inflation does not decline to the central bank’s 2% target, the minutes of the session showed on Wednesday. The policymakers…
Danica McKellar‘s holiday season just got infinitely more exciting courtesy of her new Great American Media movie, The Greatest Christmas Gift. “This is a beautiful story,” McKellar, 51, exclusively tells Us about the new film, premiering across the world on Great American Pure Flix on Saturday, November 29. (It will…
Ukrainian-born Brooklyn City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov is urging President Trump to extend Temporary Protected Status to 100,000 Ukrainians in the US, given the ongoing brutal war Russia has waged against her homeland. The current TPS designation for Ukraine is set to expire on October 19. “The United States has stood…
Big Tech has failed to win over Americans on its rapid build-out of data centers – and souring public opinion on the power-hungry sites could play a critical role in midterm elections across the country. People would rather see a nuclear power plant built in their neighborhood than a data…
The brain develops in stages, and it’s important that certain cells form before others so that precise neural connections can emerge later. But miniature models of the brain, called organoids, may not share this same sense of time, a new study finds.These brain organoids are clusters of lab-grown neurons that…
The global fitness community is in mourning following the sudden death of a well-known gym owner and trainer who collapsed during a high-intensity endurance competition in Thailand. Leroy Saunders, a 41-year-old South African-born fitness coach based in Bangkok, tragically died after losing consciousness while competing at the BYD HYROX Bangkok event, which…
The San Francisco 49ers endured a rough joint practice against the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday. Rookie receiver Brenen Thompson made sure everyone knew it. “It was a lot of fun,” Thompson said afterward. “We tore them up.” Asked how many touchdowns the Chargers scored, Thompson added another jab. “I…
Matthew Rhys is just as nervous as the rest of Us about possible deaths in season 2 of Widow’s Bay. “[Fans should be] terrified. No one is safe. Anyone can be taken down at a moment’s notice,” Rhys, 51, quipped during an exclusive interview with Us at Brooklyn Bridge Marina…
The show must go on, especially for healthy aging. New research has identified a series of fun activities that appear to turn back time when it comes to how the body ages. More than just providing entertainment, the strongest effects of these activities were seen in those who regularly participated. Some…
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WASHINGTON — Left-wing activists with deep ties to the Cuban government and intelligence have developed a plan for “coordinated nationwide actions” outside US military bases and Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in the event of an “imminent threat” or actual attack by American forces, according to a bombshell State Department…
JetBlue has won Spirit Airlines’ coveted takeoff and landing slots at New York’s LaGuardia Airport – and plans to move into the failed carrier’s old home as airlines fight for space at crowded terminals, according to a report. In a note to staffers Monday, as reported by CNBC, JetBlue announced…
Chinese AI firm Moonshot has paused new subscriptions for its powerful new Kimi K3 model due to high demand – days after it was released with capabilities rivaling those of OpenAI and Anthropic. The Beijing-based Moonshot said Sunday it was grappling with “unprecedented compute challenges” and would temporarily focus on…
After using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to peer back toward the beginning of time, astronomers have proposed a radical new explanation for one of the universe’s most flummoxing phenomena.Little red dots (LRDs) are mysteriously compact, brilliant celestial objects found predominantly when the universe was less than 10% of…
They’re dethroning the King. While fast-food junkies may consider it high treason, a healthcare whistleblower is exposing Burger King for allegedly pumping its most popular menu items, including the Whopper, full of “toxic” and “banned” ingredients, some of which are found in Silly Putty. Representatives for Burger King did not immediately…
Carlos Beltran revealed on Monday that he spoke with members of the Mets organization about being their manager again after the firing of Carlos Mendoza. Beltran, who is currently an advisor for the Mets, was hired as their manager after the 2019 season but lasted just two months before parting…
WASHINGTON — President Trump slapped down New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s dream of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and chided that Iran’s officials are the ones who should be detained. Mamdani, 34, campaigned on arresting Netanyahu should the Israeli leader set foot on New York City soil for…
A judge on Monday paused Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, after a group of 12 Democratic attorneys general led by California sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and reduce competition. California Attorney General Rob Bonta had argued the merger would lead to “higher…
More than half of Americans have a favorable view toward artificial intelligence – despite ongoing media firestorms around data centers and potential economic upheaval, according to the results of a recent survey exclusively obtained by The Post. In a national poll conducted by HarrisX, 56% of voters said they had…
Pour another cup? Science says yes. From reshaping gut bacteria to keeping you young, your morning cup of joe provides a lot when it comes to health. And good news for java junkies: There can even be benefits for the heart — but only if you drink the right amount.…
Le’Veon Bell wasn’t ponying up the dough. The former running back, who was a disappointment for the Jets across parts of two seasons after a strong run with the Steelers that ended in a contract dispute, was arrested on Sunday for allegedly failing to pay child support. Bell, who made…
WASHINGTON — Former logger and onetime Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is on course to replace accused rapist Graham Platner as the Democratic Senate nominee following a series of party caucuses over the weekend. As results from the Pine Tree State’s 16 counties showed Jackson running away with the committed…
Jersey Mike’s Subs and its backers, including asset manager Blackstone, are aiming to raise as much as $1.09 billion in an initial public offering – possibly clinching a market cap of nearly $8 billion. The Tinton Falls, NJ-based chain of sub shops plans to debut on the stock market with…
Could LeBron James finally be making his decision on where he will play basketball next season? On Monday morning, James’ former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Patrick Beverley made a cryptic post on X, fueling the rumors that James could be making his decision soon. “Rumor has it Bron makes his…
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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is ramping up an effort to deport criminal illegal aliens and will be announcing denaturalization actions against 10 of them on Monday — including a fraudster who bilked taxpayers out of nearly $1 million in Medicare funding, The Post has learned. The Department of Justice filed…
Playboy is reviving its iconic Playboy Playmates and Bunnies as part of a broader effort to modernize the storied but long-struggling men’s magazine brand — with executives insisting the publication remains a far cry from pornography. “There’s always been a difference between Playboy and porn, especially the kinds of porn…
Amid this summer’s sweltering temperatures, many people are finding relief by sipping fruity cocktails and smoothies or drinking fruit juices. But a doctor is warning millions of people taking common medications such as statins and antidepressants that ingesting grapefruit — a common “healthy” ingredient in many summer snacks and drinks — can have serious…
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