Gavin Newsom rewards insiders with paid California board appointments

Gov. Gavin Newsom is giving one of his most trusted political soldiers a cushy, taxpayer-funded appointment as he nears the end of his tenure leading California, reviving accusations “cronyism” may be one of the lasting legacies of this governorship. Newsom has tapped his political strategist and former chief of staff, Jim DeBoo, for a seat on the Central Valley Flood Protection Board, a job paying nearly $60,000 for monthly board meetings.  DeBoo, who founded DeBoo Strategic Affairs in 2023, appears to have little obvious experience for the role, and his status for the job is pending confirmation by the state…

Supreme Court blocks Trump bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday formally blocked President Trump’s bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook for now – arguing such a dismissal from the White House could set a precedent that would politicize policy decisions. But while the court protected Fed policymakers from being fired without cause,…

Supplements sold online through major retailers recalled nationwide over potential salmonella risk

Organic moringa supplements sold through major online retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target and TikTok Shop are being recalled nationwide after a supplier identified a potential salmonella contamination risk. New York-based Total Nutrition Inc. voluntarily recalled two TNVitamins organic moringa products after its supplier recalled the raw organic moringa ingredient because of…

Israeli defense chief blames Trump for halting all-out Hezbollah push in Lebanon

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz blamed President Trump on Monday for stopping the Jewish state from eliminating all of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Explaining to reporters that having a “partnership” with the US “has certain constraints,” Katz said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “stood bravely” against Trump’s demands that Israel Defense…

Raaw Energy issues recall on dozens of products over listeria fears

A popular raw dog food brand is expanding a recall of dozens of products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially deadly bacteria that can sicken both pets and humans, federal officials warned Friday. Raaw Energy’s recall impacts frozen dog food products manufactured between July 17,…

Fast-moving Ebola epidemic is likely to get worse: WHO

The head of the World Health Organization said on Monday that the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda was outpacing response efforts, giving the latest number of suspected deaths as 220. Addressing an online meeting of the African Union about the outbreak, WHO Director-General Tedros…

Gael Monfils vs. Hugo Gaston prediction: French Open picks, best bets, odds

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. One of tennis’s greatest entertainers could be making his final appearance at the French Open on Monday afternoon. The effervescent Gael Monfils has announced…

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