WASHINGTON — Democratic socialism is spreading West. Political newcomer Melat Kiros, 29, became the latest democratic socialist to take down a mainstream Democrat in a stunning upset Tuesday, beating 15-term Democratic incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), riding a wave of anti-Israel and anti-ICE sentiment sweeping her party. She’s part of a growing list of far-left candidates winning key races, illustrating that Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the Big Apple last year wasn’t an aberration specific to New York. To date, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) claimed 38 wins from its 2026 endorsement list of 150 candidates nationwide, while taking 38 losses. Kiros is the fifth victory in a US House race.…
The Americans are moving on — without one of their biggest stars. The U.S. secured its second-ever World Cup knockout stage victory in Wednesday night’s 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32 despite being forced to play a man down for much of the second half, but they…
Former college football player Blaise Taylor was convicted of killing his former girlfriend Jade Benning and her unborn child. On Wednesday, July 1, a Nashville jury found Taylor, 30, guilty on all four counts related to the deaths of Benning and her unborn baby in 2023, per WSMV 4 News.…
WASHINGTON — Former CIA Director John Brennan sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, demanding a court order that would require officials to preserve records from investigations that he says are targeting him. Brennan said in the lawsuit that the records would be essential for him to mount a defense on vindictive prosecution…
Move over, Batman. A new group of “superhumans” has emerged — and they’re all 80-plus. A study published in Neurology has identified a rare group of older adults called “super movers” who appear to have a remarkable advantage: a significantly lower risk of cognitive decline, even when their brains show…
West Hollywood’s city council voted this week to take Home Depot off its approved list of companies to do business with — driven by anger over the Trump administration’s deportation agenda. The liberal Los Angeles enclave is setting up a potential clash with the popular chain over allegations it has…
A rescue spacecraft is speeding toward a NASA telescope to prevent it from falling into Earth’s atmosphere.The first-of-its-kind mission launched at 5:09 a.m. EDT (0909 GMT) Thursday (July 2) from the Marshall Islands, carrying a robot-arm spacecraft named Link into the sky aboard a modified Lockheed Martin L-1011 airliner. In…
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Damned if they don’t keep checking off boxes and breaking down doors. The door the U.S. men’s national team busted down Wednesday night in a nervy 2-0 Round of 32 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup was the heaviest door it’s encountered in years —…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have a “whimsical” evening planned for friends and family when they reportedly tie the knot in New York City, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. An insider says that the engaged couple have dreamt up a celebration inspired by fairytales, which have been a recurring…
A Pennsylvania Republican lawmaker says he was kicked off the floor of the state’s House of Representatives for wearing an American flag-themed suit jacket ahead of the country’s 250th birthday. Rep. Eric Davanzo was baffled Tuesday when Speaker Rep. Joanna McClinton ruled that his choice of attire went against the…
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, is asking Eric Trump to confirm whether his family will resume legal action against Capital One over allegations it de-banked family-linked accounts, The Post has learned. The far-left pol asked for answers on whether the Trump family will re-file…
A frantic 911 call captured Calais Campbell’s siblings asking for a welfare check on their mother because they couldn’t get hold of her after the NFL star’s schizophrenic brother allegedly killed her inside her Atlanta home Tuesday. The caller, only identified as “Mr. Campbell,” called for police to be sent…
Gilmore Girls fans are still coming to terms with the show being removed from Netflix — but where will it be available instead? Netflix broke the news in June 2026 by taking to X with a statement that read, “It’s a show? It’s a lifestyle. It’s a religion.” The post…
WASHINGTON — GOP contenders who were lagging behind their Democratic rivals in campaign fundraising are poised to see a cash infusion thanks to a Supreme Court ruling Tuesday that will allow Republicans to buy up airspace at discounted rates in the lead-up to the 2026 midterms. The Supreme Court’s decision…
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Folarin Balogun has no option to appeal the red card that left him suspended for the U.S. men’s national team’s Round of 16 match against Belgium, meaning the USMNT needs to plan for life without its star striker. Article 66.4 of FIFA’s regulations states that, “A…
Love Island USA‘s Jen Terry has surprised audiences with how candid she has been about her personal life. Love Island USA originally premiered in the U.K. in 2002 before it expanded worldwide with various spinoffs, including Love Island USA on Peacock. The series follows a different group of singles every…
The late Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek’s widow, Kimberly, joined a slew of stars in supporting influencer Nara Smith amid her 2-year-old daughter’s cancer battle. “Honoring you and your fortitude as you have embarked on the unimaginable journey that cancer is,” Kimberly, 44, commented on Smith’s Instagram post…
The city of Columbus, Ohio, home to one of the largest Somali populations in the United States, is facing backlash on social media over a now-deleted post celebrating the raising of the Somali flag. “Happy Somali Independence Day!” The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department posted on X on Wednesday. “As we celebrate the…
PHOENIX — Finally, the Giants’ luck started to turn in the fifth inning Wednesday night. All series, San Francisco batters had consistently made hard contact against Diamondbacks pitchers but had little to show for it — nothing at all, if we’re talking about wins and losses. But then, Heliot Ramos…
Taylor Frankie Paul is trying to get back to neutral after ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen called 911 alleging she violated their protection order amid their contentious custody battle. A source close to Taylor, 32, exclusively tells Us Weekly that they believe Dakota, 33, is allegedly “ using and abusing the system…
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche shot back at California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s claims of political targeting by the Department of Justice in the top prosecutor’s first public remarks on the matter. Blanche said at a Wednesday news conference that he could not comment on any pending investigations, but he did…
For Egor Dëmin, the offseason checklist is simple, if not easy: Win the Summer League, build a backcourt connection with rookie Mikel Brown Jr. and ride that into the regular season. “The first thing, the goal of the whole team is win Summer League,” Dëmin said. “My goal is to…
Get a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on July 1, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • A Utah court denied Tate Paul‘s temporary restraining order against ex-wife Taylor Frankie Paul, finding insufficient evidence of immediate harm and noting that Taylor…
A slew of breakups rocked the celebrity world throughout 2026, beginning with Bill Hader and Ali Wong in January. That same month, The Real Housewives of New York City alum Kelly Bensimon announced that she’d recently split from her boyfriend. In March, NFL quarterback Dak Prescott and his fiancée, Sarah Jane…
This week’s science news featured some big headlines for health, including the landmark decision to officially rename polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).The name change — the culmination of a 14-year process that took input from over 14,000 patients and health professionals — was made to…
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. Chelsea and Manchester City will meet in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday morning. While both clubs will desperately want to add…
Britney Spears is back on Instagram after she was embroiled in reports of drama at a Los Angeles restaurant earlier this week. Posting via Instagram Reels on Friday, May 15, Spears, 44, told her followers she was en route to see The Devil Wears Prada sequel. “What’s up, world?” she…
Disgraced former Arcadia mayor Eileen Wang has finally resurfaced in public after resigning in shame over allegations that she acted as a spy for the People’s Republic of China. Wang stepped down after admitting in a federal plea agreement that she operated as an agent for Beijing — a stunning…
It’s a plotline that has haunted science fiction for decades: Humans become infected by plant pathogens, causing illness, death or a zombie-like state. But is there any truth to this idea? Can plant germs really cross over to people?The short, disturbing answer is yes, experts told Live Science, but it’s…
Spencer Jones’ first week in the majors was eye-opening for the slugger who turned 25 on Thursday. He made his MLB debut in Milwaukee on May 8, picked up his first hit in the big leagues two days later and on Friday appeared in his first Subway Series game, serving…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce looked as smitten as ever as they stepped out for a romantic date night in New York City. The “Opalite” singer and Kansas City Chiefs tight end, both 36, were spotted holding hands as they made their way to dinner at Or’esh restaurant on Friday,…
WASHINGTON — The FBI hit back Thursday at an Associated Press report that Director Kash Patel participated in a “VIP snorkel” excursion at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii last year, noting that the trip was part of a “historical tour to honor heroes who died on the USS Arizona — not…
Non-humans aren’t eligible for the real-life Academy Awards, so the AI Personality of the year awards has been set up. Four of the creators behind top AI nominees – who are created as a British model, a Mexican DJ, a Polish athlete and a Indian film star – told The Post…
In his last experience facing the Yankees’ best hitter in a major league game, Luke Weaver was schooled on proper etiquette. Then pitching for the Reds in 2023, Weaver caught flak from Aaron Judge for not acknowledging him with a head nod when Judge came to bat for the Yankees. …
Bee Shaffer and her husband, Francesco Carrozzini, have called it quits eight years after tying the knot. Shaffer, 38, and Carrozzini, 43, confirmed the split via a joint statement to Page Six on Friday, May 15. “After 10 wonderful years together, we have decided to separate,” the statement read. The…
President Trump said Friday after two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping that he had not decided whether to move forward with a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan — and that he wanted both Beijing and Taipei to “cool down” their rhetoric. Asked about the arms sale…
Their postseason fate unexpectedly teetering as they gathered along the third-base line, down to their final three outs in their NCAA Tournament opener, the UCLA softball players delivered a message. “They were all telling me, ‘We will win — we’re going to win this game,’ ” coach Kelly Inouye-Perez said.…
Fans were rooting for Love Is Blind’s Chelsea Griffin and Kwame Appiah — but after four years of marriage, their romance came to an end. The season 4 couple, who tied the knot in May 2022, announced their split on May 15, 2026, in a joint statement. “It’s heartbreaking to…
President Donald Trump divulged how Chinese President Xi Jinping responded to his inquiry about releasing Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong businessman imprisoned after his outspoken criticism of the Chinese government. Lai, 78, is serving a 20-year sentence after the communist regime found him guilty of sedition and conspiracy to commit collusion with foreign forces.…
Andy Pages got a sunflower seed shower. Then, he delivered another one himself. In a 6-0 win over the Angels on Friday night, the Dodgers’ third-straight victory was keyed by two big swings. Pages had the first, ambushing a 3-0 fastball from Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz for a three-run homer…
Colin Jost might have accidentally manifested the wild moment Pete Hegseth quoted the Bible verse from Pulp Fiction. “We were talking in the writers room, we were pitching ideas for one of the cold opens like two months ago,” the Saturday Night Live star, 43, said during a Thursday, May…
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) announced Friday he will not seek another term in Congress after the Volunteer State’s legislature redrew his Memphis-area district. Cohen, the lone Democrat in Tennessee’s 11-member House and Senate delegation, has represented the state’s majority-black 9th Congressional District since 2007. The new map, signed into law…
MINNEAPOLIS — Stephon Castle had 32 points and 11 rebounds to highlight another dominant performance from the San Antonio backcourt, and Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs raced past the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 on Friday night to win the series in six games. De’Aaron Fox added 21 points and nine assists…
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The celebrations haven’t stopped after Mexico’s historic win over Ecuador in the World Cup’s Round…
