Socialists are moving immediately to squeeze Gov. Kathy Hochul on taxes — even as political insiders argue her re-election on Tuesday was owed more to anti-Trump backlash than to a surging left-wing in the Empire State. The Democratic Socialists of America’s New York City chapter — which saw a record-number of its members win election to the state Legislature — will turn up the heat on Hochul over hiking taxes on the wealthy and other issues, including expanding free childcare and raising the minimum wage. “I’m hopeful that Hochul has seen the energy, the excitement that can come from the…
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has been accused of “abuse of power” after the group booked VIP airport escorts in Miami for the soccer fat cat’s wife and daughters, including one trip with their dogs, according to sources and official records. His wife and daughters show up 125 times in Miami…
Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Southeast Asia’s tropical forests owe their rich biodiversity to a tiny fragment of Earth’s crust that split from what is now northwestern Australia roughly 150 million years ago, a new study reports.The fragment transported hundreds…
Luka Dončić has scored 308 points through his first eight games of the season, the most points since Wilt Chamberlain’s 418 points in 1962-63, the season in which he averaged 44.8 points. Dončić had 40 points (11-for-23 from the field, 6-for-13 from beyond the arc), nine rebounds, seven assists and…
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County star Jen Affleck insisted that her marriage to husband Zac Affleck was “stronger than ever” just over a year before she filed for divorce. “[Our marriage is] night and day difference at this point,” Jen, 27, exclusively told Us in April 2025. “Every…
It was a bittersweet goodbye for Chicago Fire’s Joe Cruz, but actor Joe Miñoso feels content with how his story was wrapped up. Warning: Spoilers below from season 15, episode 15 of Chicago Fire. “What’s great about what we did with the character was, you know, I never imagined him…
New Hampshire police have arrested a 70-year-old poet after he allegedly slapped a Turning Point Action member in the face outside a Laconia elementary school where voters were casting ballots Tuesday. The Laconia Police Department said officers arrested the suspect, identified as Stephen Redic, around 8 a.m. Wednesday on charges…
Luka Dončić had his fifth 40-point performance in his last six games, finishing with 40 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and one steal in the Lakers’ 116-103 win over the Kings on Wednesday in Sacramento. Color Austin Reaves not impressed. “He could’ve had 60 if he weren’t asleep in the…
Scrubs just introduced a new development in J.D. and Elliot’s relationship after an offscreen split — and a surprise shakeup. “I don’t know what the writers have planned at all,” Sarah Chalke, who plays Elliot, exclusively told Us. “I genuinely don’t. I’m not just not spoiling. I actually don’t know…
The blue tsunami washed away more Republicans on Wednesday with Democrats sweeping race after race to seize control of both chambers of Congress in a rebuke of President Trump and his administration. Democrats are projected to finish with as many as 258 seats in the House of Representatives, compared with…
US stocks jumped Wednesday after Democrats clinched a historic sweep of Congress on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging more than 1,500 points, or 3%, the S&P 500 rising 1.6% and the Nasdaq Composite up 1.4%. It was the blue-chip index’s best day since April 2025. Analysts believe…
SACRAMENTO — It didn’t come via the hot start from Luka Dončić that’s become customary to start the season. But the Slovenian superstar continued his dominant run to open 2026-27 Wednesday night at Golden 1 Center, recording his third straight 40-point game in the Lakers’ 116-103 win over the Kings.…
Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! It’s sweater weather! If dropping temperatures have you dreaming about pricey knits from The Row, Loro Piana, Aritzia and Ralph Lauren, you’re not alone. But we uncovered 17 designer-looking sweaters hiding…
Democratsâ sweeping midterm victories amounted to a âWatergate-level repudiationâ of the Republican Party, Sen. Ted Cruz said Wednesday, after becoming Texasâ last remaining statewide GOP lawmaker. â2026 was not simply a blue wave; it was a blue tsunami. It was an ass kicking. It was not simply a bad 2006…
Elon Musk suffered a significant blow as Dems won big in the midterms â including pivotal seats in Texas â in spite of millions of dollars he poured into campaigns for Republicans he hoped would greenlight his ambitious data center projects. Shares of SpaceX and Tesla both plummeted more than…
Packers running back Josh Jacobs addressed the latest abuse allegations made against him on Wednesday, calling them âan attack ââon me and who I am and my character.â Jacobs, 28, pushed back on the accusations revealed over the weekend after the Hobart/Lawrence Police Department released documents related to an alleged…
Nike has been slapped with a fatwa – a religious decree from an Islamic leader – for “promoting polytheism,” since the sneaker brand is inspired by the Greek goddess Nike. The Dar al-Ifta, Libya’s top religious authority, issued the ruling, which bans Muslims from buying, selling or wearing clothing with…
American soccer fans might soon be able to breathe a sigh of relief about Julian Hall’s international future. The Red Bull New York star was named to the U.S. men’s national team’s squad for the Concacaf Nations League matches against Haiti that take place beginning next week. Should the teen…
Nearly 15 years after Michelle Parker vanished the same day a pretaped episode of The People’s Court featuring her and her ex-fiancé aired on TV, prosecutors have formally charged Dale Smith Jr. with her murder. Smith, 55, was arrested in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, October 14, on a second-degree murder…
Republican New York Rep. Michael Lawler lost to Democratic rival Cait Conley in Tuesday’s blue tsunami despite carrying the large bloc of Orthodox Jewish voters in the Hudson Valley’s 17th district, sources said. The two-term congressman won 71% of election precincts in the Town of Ramapo, which has a large…
Companies in the private sector added 86,000 jobs in October, payroll processing firm ADP said in its latest report on Wednesday. The figure is above economists’ estimates of a gain of 69,000 jobs and up from the prior month’s revised 86,000 payrolls. “Employers of all sizes were hiring last month,…
College sports are known for their unusual promotional nights, but UCLA’s women’s basketball team is taking it to another level. As the Bruins are set to host UC Irvine on Thursday night, the team is having “Leather Pants Night.” The team announced the promotion on social media on Wednesday night…
A Texas man has been indicted in the murder of a mother of three who lived at his home with her children, authorities said. A Polk County jury returned indictments against Cody Allen Laviolette, charging him with first-degree murder and third-degree tampering with or fabricating physical evidence in connection with…
A New Jersey-based medical group has presided over $950 million in shady Medicaid billing home health care and adult day care services, an investigation by The Post reveals. One operation owned by Honor Health Network, the Broadway Respite and Home Care in Fair Lawn, NJ, has billed a staggering $157…
Democrats received resounding wins during the U.S. midterm races on Tuesday, including taking control of Congress. Many prominent members of the party are taking victory laps on Wednesday as a result of what is being called a “blue wave” or a “Bluenami.” Few members in the basketball community have been…
Just moments before she collapsed and died near mile 24 of the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 1, Rachel Apa was keeping her father, Steve, updated about her progress. While tracking his daughter via the marathon’s app from his home in Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, Steve texted Rachel, 24, words…
Ballots are still being processed and counted across California, with several important Golden State propositions coming down to the wire, with final certification coming December 11. For the latest live election updates, follow the LA mayor’s race live updates blog tracking the Karen Bass-Nithya Raman race, and keep refreshing for…
The Democratic sweep of the midterms could bring a crackdown on Wall Street as lefty leaders set their sights on a range of targets – from crypto and prediction markets to private credit and AI data centers. Over the past two years, Trump administration officials have been able to make…
Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Archaeologists in Ukraine have found a colorful belt buckle that may have been worn by a nomadic equestrian warrior 1,800 years ago on the fringes of the Roman Empire.The belt buckle was unearthed by local…
Miami’s Malachi Toney may miss Saturday’s massive game against Notre Dame. ESPN reported Wednesday that the star wide receiver is “uncertain” to play with an injured ankle. “Toney is expected to press and attempt to play, given the magnitude of the game,” college football insider Pete Thamel wrote on X. …
Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Denim trends are constantly coming and going — and I’ve learned the hard way to never get rid of a pair of jeans I love, even if they’re ‘out of style.’…
Much like wedding dress silhouettes, brides have a variety of hemlines they can choose from when shopping for their gown. Just like the shape of the dress (A-line, mermaid, ballgown), the hem length can also be dictated by the wedding’s style, formality and venue. “A bride who may be getting…
A city in the Los Angeles area is seeking to give 16-year-olds the right to vote — but it looks like the adults in the room may shut the idea down. Measure YV is a ballot initiative in Culver City that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local…
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. Democrats took control of Congress last night in a historic blue wave election, and if the past is any indication of where theyâre headed, the…
Voters overwhelmingly rejected AI data centers on election night – dealing a major setback to Elon Musk and other tech bigwigs pushing a massive buildout. At least 50 ballot measures dealing with data centers — either allowing them or limiting them — were up for consideration in states around the…
Those around the Eagles know what it’s like to win a trade and one of their most prominent voices believes the Giants got the upper hand in landing J.J. McCarthy. Longtime defensive coordinator Vic Fangio labeled the Giants acquisition of the former first-round quarterback from the Vikings for a fifth-round…
TikTok star Marcel Johnson has died after a battle with stage IV stomach cancer. He was 32. “November 2 2026 @ 445pm. I lost a whole entire half of me,” Johnson’s wife, Taylor, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, November 3. “He fought so hard for so long. He was so…
Couples are taking their passion for timeless, period-specific finds and styles to new heights. In fact, 78% of couples are turning to vintage cues to create one-of-a-kind weddings, according to the 2026 Wedding Style Report, produced by Zola, a wedding planning and registry platform, and Poshmark, an online marketplace for…
Wall Street may not be thrilled with Tuesday night’s blue tsunami, but many top executives see a more fundamental problem that’s threatening US business: a two-party system that’s increasingly dominated by extremism on both sides, On The Money has learned. The Democrats gave the GOP a thumping whose decisiveness surprised…
Vons is gons. An Orange County location of the popular Southern California grocery store chain will close its doors after more than 6 years in business. The Vons in Anaheim Hills Festival shopping center will close on January 2. 2027, parent company Albertsons confirmed to the California Post. Sign up…
A popular womenâs fashion brand has been accused of using extreme digital filters to alter its modelsâ bodies, in a move called out by vocal critics online. Clothing and swimwear label, Aurela Hoxha, boasts hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers, regularly posting videos of models wearing their bold apparel. But…
Madina Alam knew she should have stopped. But like many fit and healthy people during a workout, she figured she could push through the intensity of the pullups she was struggling to complete. Moments later, her body made the decision for her, as both of her arms began swelling to…
Whether or not the Giants make a mega-trade to land Jonathan Taylor or Derrick Henry or are able to pull off a somewhat smaller deal, it sure looks as if the Giants need help at running back, as soon as possible. Starter Cam Skattebo on Wednesday did not practice, again…
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