Californians hitting the road for the Fourth of July holiday will be forced to fork over nearly a dollar more for a gallon of gas than last Independence Day. As of Thursday, the average price of regular gas in the state stood at a whopping $5.40 per gallon — compared to just $4.57 a year ago, according to data from the American Automobile Association. To make matters worse, California increased its gas tax just ahead of the holiday per a state law mandating inflation-adjusted increases. The state’s excise tax on gasoline, at 61.2 cents per gallon, surged to 63.4 cents…
A Nebraska candidate whom Democrats are entrusting to help win back the House resorts to a kinky habit when having to deal with President Trump. Denise Powell, who won her state’s Second District Dem primary on May 13, urged supporters of her Women Who Run Nebraska PAC to “read some…
Google on Thursday lost its last bid to overturn a record-breaking $4.7 billion antitrust fine from the European Union, the latest blow as overseas regulators seek to crack down on Big Tech. The EU’s top court dismissed Google’s appeal of a 2018 European Commission ruling accusing it of anti-competitive practices,…
June global sea surface temperatures have climbed to record highs, prompting concerns over extreme weather, flooding, sea level rise and stress to global ocean ecosystems.The record, announced by the European Union’s Copernicus Earth observation program on July 1, surpassed the previous record set in June 2024, with experts warning that…
Manhattan, Westchester or the Hudson Valley? Where you call home could have a real impact on whether you’ll die of dementia, according to new research. “This is really a wakeup call,” Dr. Liron Sinvani told The Post. “This study really puts numbers behind what many of us in geriatrics have…
WASHINGTON — They’re not done making their marx on the Democratic Party. Fresh off a recent string of key upset victories, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is eyeing more potential breakthrough wins in Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin, and possibly Florida over the next few weeks as it works to drag Democrats…
Goldman Sachs on Thursday announced that it will make a matching contribution to Trump Accounts for eligible children of the firm’s employees. The company will make a one-time matching contribution of $1,000 to employees with children born between 2025 and 2028 upon the time of enrollment in Trump Accounts, matching the $1,000…
An 11-year-old boy in Ontario, Canada, has died after being bitten by a rabid bat that was resting on his face as he slept. The boy had no obvious bite or scratch marks and didn’t show symptoms for the first 19 days after the incident, his doctors report.While on vacation…
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The University of Idaho murders case cost over $8 million in public money, with at least $5.5 million being spent on convicted killer Bryan Kohberger’s defense, according to a report. The Idaho Statesman reported the estimated expenditure, based on its own analysis, on Friday, June 26. According to the newspaper,…
A mysterious wavelength of light is missing from the dwarf planet Pluto and Saturn’s supersized moon Titan, new James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) observations show. The surprising discovery hints that these worlds harbor an unknown molecule that has not been seen in any other solar system world or exoplanet so…
Five New York city beaches are under advisory amid a heatwave set to make Independence Day weekend a real scorcher. The advisory means the water at these beaches has high levels of bacteria. The city’s Department of Health advises against swimming and wading under this warning. Warmer temps and direct…
Some English soccer fans weren’t done getting their sports fix after their comeback win over DR Congo on Wednesday. Following Harry Kane’s heroics that sent the Three Lions through to the World Cup Round of 16 in Atlanta in the afternoon, a group of supporters made their way to the…
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A sweeping series of law enforcement raids hit the Central California city of Avenal on Wednesday as investigators searched City Hall, a community center and multiple homes linked to the town’s embattled leadership. The move dramatically escalates a months-long political crisis after local elected officials refused to relinquish power despite…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is reportedly floating a proposal to hand the US government a 5% stake in the ChatGPT maker as the company looks to cement ties with the Trump administration and blunt mounting political pressure over the explosive rise of artificial intelligence. Altman has argued that giving the…
Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez enjoyed some PDA with a brunette woman while in the Hamptons at Michael Rubin’s Fourth of July white party on Wednesday, as seen in new photos. Rodriguez, who is fresh off a breakup with his ex-girlfriend Jaclyn Cordeiro, and the woman were seen sharing a passionate…
Full House star Jodie Sweetin recalled being recognized from her iconic role as Stephanie Tanner while working a normal day job at a treatment center as an adult. Sweetin, 44, played Stephanie Tanner, the eldest daughter of Danny Tanner (Bob Saget), in the hit ABC sitcom from 1987 to 1995,…
WASHINGTON — Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed has a history of promoting questionable health products on his podcast while accusing other health gurus of hawking similar gimmicks. El-Sayed — who polls show leading Michigan’s primary race ahead of state Sen. Mallory McMorrow and Rep. Haley Stevens — made a…
USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino vehemently defended American forward Folarin Balogun after he received a red card for colliding with Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic in the 61st minute of a World Cup Round of 32 match Wednesday. “For me? Never a red card. Never an intention to step on the…
TMZ founder Harvey Levin is weighing in after a report emerged that three ransom notes sent to the website and other media outlets in connection with Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance were deemed fake by the FBI. Reuters reported on Tuesday, June 29, that the FBI has dismissed three notes, including two…
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…
Hiring in June remained steady, even as it ended a three-month streak of job gains over 100,000 – but a steady labor market could add even more fuel to the Federal Reserve’s argument for raising interest rates. US employers added 57,000 jobs in June – below estimates of 115,000, the…
By Thursday evening, the line outside the Times Square Swatch store resembled a small roadside encampment. Not an unusual sight for anyone in the resale game, looking to make a hefty profit in the aftermarket off a coveted release. Nearly half the block between Seventh and Eighth avenues was scattered…
From cankerous to cancerous. Rachel Passarella, a young nurse and mother, initially thought the red spot on her tongue was the physical toll of a bad breakup — but the reality proved far more devastating. “I told myself it was probably a canker sore brought on by the heartbreak and…
It looks like OG Anunoby is ready to go for the Eastern Conference Finals. The star forward was a full participant in practice on Friday for the first time after suffering a mild hamstring strain against the 76ers in Game 2, The Post’s Stefan Bondy reported. The Knicks were able…
Sienna Miller is getting real about mothering three kids in different phases of life after welcoming a newborn. “I would say the teenage girl would be harder to juggle until the transatlantic flight I took yesterday with the toddler and the newborn,” Miller, 44, said during a Thursday, May 15…
WASHINGTON — Classes were put on ice. An Arizona school district is under fire for allowing hundreds of students to cut class to attend an anti-ICE protest — allegedly without notifying parents or asking for their permission to take their kids off school grounds for a politicized demonstration. Conservative non-profit…
Victims of fraud may soon be seeing green. Fidelity Investments, the financial services firm, has agreed to pay a $2.5 million class-action settlement in response to claims it failed to prevent a 2024 data breach that compromised sensitive consumer information. The hefty payout follows allegations that the company, headquartered in…
A “super” El Niño is now the most likely scenario from October 2026 to February 2027, according to a new forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center.El Niño is the warmer phase of the natural El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) climate cycle, a periodic shift in…
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It’s not summer yet, but it sure does feel like it. That’s especially true on Netflix, which just dropped some easy and breezy movies that should take your mind off things. If you’re looking for a charming British comedy, stream Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris and visit the world-famous city…
Former Biden cabinet secretary and California gubernatorial frontrunner Xavier Becerra is facing scrutiny on two separate fronts — an anonymous complaint accusing him of violating California campaign finance laws and a fresh $500,000 boost from a major oil producer backing his run for governor. The two issues are unrelated, and there is…
David Letterman marched back into the Ed Sullivan Theater on Thursday night and unloaded on CBS over its decision to cancel Stephen Colbert’s late-night show — before helping toss couches, watermelons and a wedding cake off the roof of the landmark Manhattan venue. The former “Late Show” host joined Colbert…
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman revealed Friday that his firm Pershing Square Capital has built a stake in Microsoft – and said the tech giant “offers analogous and compelling long-term value” despite a recent stock slump. Ackman, 60, wrote in a lengthy X post that Microsoft operates “two of the most…
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are generating new forms of violence against women and girls and amplifying existing forms of abuse such as stalking and harassment. This is no accident: the platforms enable these forms of gender-based violence through deliberate design choices or by failing to implement sufficient safety features. We…
What began as a daring scuba adventure in the Maldives ended in horror this week after five Italian tourists never resurfaced from a deep-water cave expedition. Officials are scrambling to determine what went wrong during the 160-foot dive, as theories swirl over whether powerful currents, rough weather, panic or even…
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. Disruption is a popular buzzword in the business world, but the actual scale of impact on society can sometimes be overstated. It would not be overstating…
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Reality TV star-turned mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is rapidly gaining traction in the race to unseat incumbent Karen Bass, as a growing roster of high-profile tech executives, entertainment moguls and billionaire investors pour money into his longshot campaign just days ahead of the June 2 primary. Pratt — long known as an erratic,…
Tired of bulky, rugged fitness trackers that weigh down your wrist and clash with your everyday outfits? Consider a hybrid smartwatch instead. These wearables combine smart technology with the timeless charm of a traditional, analog wristwatch, giving you the best of both worlds. They often feature physical hands and a…
Viral load. As health officials continue to monitor the rare and deadly Andes strain of hantavirus that spread across the MV Hondius cruise ship, a disturbing truth about the disease’s long-term transmissibility has emerged. A peer-reviewed study found that hantavirus can survive in human semen for up to six years…
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