Gov. Gavin Newsom declares war on America’s billionaires while bizarrely opposing California wealth tax

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a tax on America’s billionaires — while remaining in steadfast opposition to the very same levy on the wealthiest in his state. After California’s own billionaires tax was approved for the November ballot, Newsom announced Friday that he supports a national billionaires tax “that ensures the people at the very top pay at least the tax rate their own workers pay.” Newsom has long opposed the proposed California measure, which would hit the state’s wealthiest with a 5% tax to cover healthcare costs in the state. He failed to broker a last-minute deal to keep the…

Rangers and Islanders 2026 NHL Draft first-round predictions

The Post’s Mollie Walker and Ethan Sears predict who the Rangers and Islanders will select Friday in the first round of the NHL draft: Rangers No. 5 With Chase Reid unavailable, the Rangers will take Keaton Verhoeff out of the University of North Dakota. No. 26 If a big-bodied center…

Vance says Rep. Ilhan Omar is under DOJ investigation ‘right now’

The Justice Department is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday. Omar has faced questions about immigration fraud, family finances, and her potential ties to a COVID-era fraud scheme in Minnesota. “I don’t want to prejudge an investigation,” Vance said. “It certainly seems like something…

Poll: What do you think of PMOS, the new name for PCOS?

Last week, PCOS got a major rebrand.Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) will now be known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). The main critique of the old name was that it inaccurately described the condition, which affects about 1 in 8 women worldwide. It implied that ovaries covered in many pathological…

Paramount denies Bari Weiss may cede control over CBS News

Paramount is flatly denying a report that Bari Weiss could lose control over key CBS News broadcasts amid mounting turmoil inside the network’s news division. The company issued a statement Tuesday insisting Weiss retains the “full support” of Paramount and Skydance boss David Ellison after Puck reported that executives had…

Braves vs. Marlins odds, prediction: MLB picks, odds, best bets Tuesday

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. “Hey Stitch: Don’t know if you caught this, but Napoleon Solo was 10-1 when they were going into the gate. Paid off 7-1. Someone…

Trump reveals how close he was to restarting strikes on Iran

President Trump said he was “an hour away” from striking Iran on Monday when he called off the military strike at the request of Middle East leaders. “I was an hour away from making the decision to go today,” he told reporters. “We’re all set to go,” he said. “It…

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