Gavin Newsom is not a betting man. California’s governor on Friday issued an executive order banning insider profiteering by state officials, blocking political appointees from using confidential government information to place bets on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, the latter of which recently named Donald Trump Jr. as a strategic advisor. “Public service should not be a get-rich-quick scheme,” Newsom said in a statement that took direct aim at the president. The executive order immediately expands existing state ethics rules to cover the online platforms that allow users to wager on real-world events such as military actions, elections and…
WASHINGTON — House Republicans are preparing to reject a Senate-passed funding bill to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security, prolonging a more than 40-day shutdown. The impasse could mean more pain for hundreds of thousands of federal workers who are missing paychecks, and no permanent solution for long lines at…
Mike Lindell was accosted by a woman saying she was serving him legal papers while he was being interviewed at the Conservative Political Action Conference — a chaotic on-camera moment that saw the MyPillow founder and conservative commentator try to dodge the delivery before tossing the documents aside. The unnamed…
President Donald Trump’s war on Iran is the perfect embodiment of all that is wrong with our ongoing fossil fuel dependence. And it puts an exclamation mark on the case for a clean energy transition. Renewable energy promises a more secure, domestically sustainable and inexhaustible energy source — via wind,…
The problem with having a spat with a high-profile commentator is that they’ll always have a microphone in front of them to respond. We’re officially onto Round 3 of the Stephen A. Smith-Josh Hart beef after Smith responded to the Knicks star’s comments that were in response to Smith originally…
Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will serve just over 10 years behind bars after a federal judge trimmed her prison sentence by a year — while stressing her massive fraud still warrants serious punishment. US District Judge Edward Davila on Thursday took 12 months off of her original sentence of…
Sony Group is raising global prices of its PlayStation 5 consoles, including a $100 increase in the US, marking its second hike in less than a year as the Japanese firm grapples with rising costs of key components such as memory chips. The tech industry’s race to build out artificial intelligence infrastructure has…
As the winter constellations sit lower and lower in the night sky, April sees the arrival of some pretty exciting night sky events. The full moon at the start of the month provides an excellent target for beginners, and not only is there the breathtaking Lyrid meteor shower to enjoy…
A year after the birth of her youngest daughter, Kylie Kelce is doing what she does best: Shattering illusions of womanhood and motherhood from behind her podcast mic. The former athlete and current podcast superstar unleashed the fury of hell — or, more accurately, the fury of a mother of…
Iran has banned its sports teams from traveling to countries it considers “hostile,” Iranian state TV reported Thursday ahead of Tractor FC’s scheduled soccer game in Saudi Arabia. The ban announced by Iran’s Ministry of Sports in Tehran didn’t mention the World Cup which starts June 11 in the United…
The Old Guard is a superhero story meets covert ops and military, but without any capes or costumes. The superpowered beings at the heart of the film are a mysterious group of immortal beings, led by Andromache or “Andy” (Charlize Theron), who have secretly protected humanity for millennia. As they…
The Trump administration announced the launch of the White House app on Friday, promising news “straight from the source, no filter.” The administration announcement followed a series of social media teases in recent days, causing frenzied speculation about what was coming. Upon opening the app, users were greeted with a…
QUICK FACTSName: Lençóis Maranhenses National ParkLocation: State of Maranhão, BrazilCoordinates: -2.5299, -43.0250Why it’s incredible: Lençóis Maranhenses looks like a desert, yet it hosts thousands of temporary lagoons.Lençóis Maranhenses is a national park on Brazil’s northeast coast that is famous for its white sand dunes peppered with thousands of temporary, crystal-clear…
The latest viral fitness trend gives a whole new meaning to “girl push-ups.” Across TikTok, ladies are dropping down for a set and popping back up stunned, finding that a small tweak to their form suddenly makes the move easier, more comfortable — and, for some, possible for the first…
Matt Painter had the same reaction as everyone else to Purdue’s buzzer-beating win over Texas. “Holy sh-t,” the Boilermakers coach said as he walked off the court Thursday following the 79-77 Sweet 16 victory, as captured on video by WTHR. No. 2-seeded Purdue edged the No. 11 Longhorns on Trey…
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Miranda Hope McWhorter is speaking out after Us Weekly exclusively confirmed that costar Jessi Draper kissed her ex-husband, Chase McWhorter. “I knew there had been communication between Chase and Jessi but not to what extent,” Miranda, 27, said in a statement to Entertainment Tonight…
Sheryl Sandberg fast-tracked a recent college grad to become CEO of her feminist nonprofit Lean In — and veteran staffers are heading for the exits, according to a report. Bridget Griswold — a former Meta product manager who entered the workforce just three years ago — rose from a newly…
Some people see numbers as always having certain colors — for example, they see the number 5 as red. A new study reveals that their eyes react as if they see those colors in the real world.The study found that people with synesthesia — a neurological condition in which the…
Gianna Girardi was born just as her uncle Joe’s distinguished MLB playing career was ending. But his continued connection to baseball helped foster her love of it — and she is now starting her career in the sport in one of the cities that the longtime catcher and manager plied…
Miranda McWhorter is addressing the drama surrounding her ex-husband Chase McWhorter and her Secret Lives of Mormon Wives costar Jessi Draper. After an insider told Us Weekly that Jessi and Chase got cozy at a recent party, Miranda took to her TikTok account on Thursday, March 26, to react. “[Get ready…
The “jealous” Russian ex-MMA fighter convicted of beating up his ex-girlfriend on a January 2025 FaceTime call with President Trump’s son, Barron, was sentenced Friday to four years in prison. Matvei Rumiantsev, found guilty in January, was described as a “man given to jealousy” and “totally unrepentant” by a London…
Maybe the most overlooked part of Larry Fink’s annual letter is probably the most optimistic: That people need to get on the investment train or be run over by it. That was On The Money’s takeaway from the BlackRock CEO’s yearly missive, among the most read pieces of CEO guidance…
The spring is almost here, and this means one thing — it won’t be long before the sudden rise in pollen count starts wreaking havoc on hay fever sufferers. If that’s you, do not worry. Investing in a good air purifier can help you reduce your exposure to these pesky…
Investigators searching for Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy Guthrie, are turning to similar technology once used to capture convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger. A press release issued on Tuesday, February 17, by the Pima Sheriff’s Office confirmed the news after noting that a pair of gloves found two miles away from Nancy’s…
MILAN — Team USA’s inextricable advantage in these Olympics, and certainly over Team Sweden in Wednesday’s quarterfinal, resides in their net. Connor Hellebuyck is having a down year for the Winnipeg Jets. You wouldn’t know it based on his play for Team USA so far in this tournament. “He’s a…
Southern Charm’s Olivia Flowers and her boyfriend, Alex Williams, surprisingly called off their wedding in October 2025 but have remained together amid the difficult decision. Flowers met Williams after they both attended a wedding in Texas in 2023. After connecting at the event, the pair started dating and got engaged…
Billionaire Tom Steyer’s lefty campaign staff — before cashing his checks — were brutally heckling the California governor hopeful in comments and tweets that have since been scrubbed from the internet, The California Post has learned. Steyer, the billionaire-turned-populist who’s called for higher taxes on the rich, was a frequent punchline…
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. After finishing 11th in the giant slalom, Mikaela Shiffrin will ski in her last event of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. She is set to go…
Disney Channel’s original series Even Stevens premiered in June 2000 — and more than two decades later, some of its stars have gone on to achieve big dreams. The family sitcom aired for three seasons between 2000 and 2003, coming to an end when it reached the network’s 65-episode limit.…
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is set to headline a pricey Los Angeles fundraiser for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee – months after he was temporarily yanked off the air for inflammatory comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killer. Guests must pony up $25,000 to attend the March 10 reception and…
Observations from Yankees’ spring training on Tuesday in Tampa: New reliever turns up heat Brent Headrick, the lefty reliever whom Yankees personnel were high on entering camp, threw an inning of live batting practice and got up to 96 mph. Some sick time After sitting out Monday’s workout due to…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Every time I visit Copenhagen, I always get a ton of fashion inspiration, but my most recent winter trip was the best one yet. In the frigid Danish capital, people…
Former President Barack Obama’s presidential center in Chicago is again coming under scrutiny for its architectural design — this time leaving locals scratching their heads over confusing text wrapped around the top of the building. “I’m outside the Obama Center museum tower right now,” Chicago Sun-Times architecture critic Lee Bay…
Kris Bryant’s ongoing back issues are affecting far more than just his baseball availability. The Rockies’ third baseman, on the 60-day injured list with a degenerative back condition, described daily pain so severe that it can be “hard to grab the toothpaste in front of me.” “Any time my feet…
Shia LaBeouf has experienced several controversies throughout his time in the public eye. The actor kicked off his career as a child, becoming one to watch while starring on the Disney Channel series Even Stevens. He went on to appear in films like the Transformers franchise, Honey Boy and The…
Vice President JD Vance addressed the controversy over Olympic skier Eileen Gu opting to compete for China instead of the US on Tuesday. Vance admitted that he has “no idea” what Gu’s status “should be,” during an interview on Fox News’ “The Story With Martha MacCallum.” But the VP said he hopes…
Some might see the three-week Olympic break and 11 days off from the ice as delaying the inevitable for the Rangers amid what has been a tough season. A lifted roster freeze awaits when the season resumes Feb. 26, and a trade deadline of March 6 that will likely shake…
Cardi B got candid about her butt injections. Cardi, 33, opened up about her figure while walking backstage at her Little Miss Drama Tour at her stop in Inglewood, California, on Monday, February 16. In a clip shared via radio host Big Boy’s Instagram, Kehlani passed by the rapper and…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) defended her shaky showing at the Munich Security Conference in an interview with the New York Times Tuesday, arguing that her remarks were met with approval by Europeans and that critics were attempting to “distract from the substance” of her message. “To Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, the discourse…
Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia is stepping down from his post in a move that head coach Matt LaFleur said left the team feeling “disappointed.” Bisaccia, 65, has held the role for four years after having served as the interim head coach for the Raiders in 2021. He had…
Influencer Mikayla Nogueira is sharing subtle insight into how she’s feeling since announcing her divorce from Cody Hawken. The beauty guru, 27, took to Instagram on Monday, February 16, to share a selfie with a soft smile while going makeup-free. “My skin is STRESSED,” she captioned the pic, zooming in…
An immigration judge has blocked the Trump administration from deporting Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student who led protests at Columbia University against Israel and the war in Gaza. In a ruling made public Tuesday, the judge, Nina Froes, said she had terminated the case because of a procedural misstep…
Even as Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav appeared bent on closing a mega deal with Netflix, his real plan was to reignite an Ali-Frazier-style bidding war for his company, On The Money has learned. “I wanted to put these guys in the ring together and let them duke it…
Trending Now
More
Markets
MoreEditor's Picks
More
Mars is out; the moon is in. And this time, we may be going there…
