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…

New estimated US price tag for war in Iran now up to B

WASHINGTON — The estimated price tag for the war in Iran so far has jumped to $29 billion, up from the $25 billion figure given at the end of April, a senior Pentagon official revealed Tuesday. Jules Hurst, acting under secretary of Defense who serves as the de facto chief…

Hersheypark may not be opening for summer season on time

A potential strike by more than 200 unionized maintenance workers may keep Hersheypark from opening for the summer season on time. Workers at the Pennsylvania park, The Hotel Hershey and the Giant Center rejected what Hershey Entertainment & Resorts described as its “last, best, and final” contract offer on Thursday…

Dodgers trade for Alek Thomas, but aren’t putting him on MLB roster

The Dodgers acquired a recognizable name in a minor trade with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Just don’t expect to see him on the Dodgers’ MLB roster for now. A week after he was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks, five-year MLB veteran Alek Thomas was dealt to the Dodgers in…

CIA officers questioned amid FBI’s John Brennan Russiagate probe: sources

WASHINGTON — Current and former CIA employees are being interviewed as part of a FBI probe into ex-agency director John Brennan’s handling of a 2016 investigation of purported collusion between then-GOP candidate Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russia, The Post has learned. Agents from the bureau’s Miami field office sat…

10 travel mistakes that could turn you into ‘patient zero’

“Patient zero” isn’t exactly the title you want attached to your travel itinerary. But that’s the grim distinction Dutch ornithologist Leo Schilperoord now holds after authorities identified him as the first case in a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a luxury cruise ship. The 70-year-old birdwatcher and his wife, Mirjam Schilperoord,…

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