The FBI had a mole inside Gov. Gavin Newsom’s political orbit before the agency’s corruption probe expanded into the governor and his wife, The Post has learned. Democrat insider Alexis Podesta, 45, secretly recorded conversations during the criminal probe into Newsom’s then-chief of staff, Dana Williamson, 53, who pleaded guilty to federal fraud and tax charges in May, according to Williamson’s attorney. The revelation she was wearing a wire as far back as June 2024 explains why a swath of Sacramento political insiders and lobbyists were stunned to receive FBI letters last fall informing them that their phone calls had…
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Influencers Nara and Lucky Blue Smith have always wanted children at a young age. “Lucky had Gravity when he was really young,” Nara told GQ Hype in 2024, referring to Lucky’s daughter with ex-girlfriend Stormi Bree Henley. “It felt like a natural thing, ‘Yeah, I think I’m ready to have…
WASHINGTON — Welcome to the squad. Bronx and Queens Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez formally endorsed Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in the three-way bruising Democratic primary for Michigan Senate. “After watching this campaign unfold for well over a year, it has become clear that Abdul El-Sayed is the strongest candidate to keep this seat…
JPMorgan Chase has been ordered to keep paying convicted fraudster Charlie Javice‘s legal bills, with a Delaware judge rejecting the banking giant’s bid to halt what it called “astronomical” defense costs that have now topped $70 million. Delaware Chancery Court Magistrate Judge Christian Wright said in his ruling on Thursday…
Haircare experts are going for a silver metal. Emerging research says that it may be possible to reverse the effects of greying hair without dye-ing for a solution. That’s according to Spanish doctors who recently noticed that as their lung cancer patients began to recover thanks to new immunotherapy drugs,…
They’re party poopers at America’s birthday! Every US state was supposed to set up a booth celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary at President Trump’s massive fair at the National Mall in Washington, DC — but killjoy lefty states protesting the event had laughably pathetic no-show exhibits. Follow The Post’s live…
The hantavirus outbreak that struck a cruise ship in April, killing three people and sparking fears of further spread, is over, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced.”Today, the final contact of a person exposed to hantavirus on the cruise ship MV Hondius completed their quarantine period, tested negative and…
It’s a code red — but what does it mean? Knowing what’s normal when it comes to your period can be tricky. After all, women aren’t exactly chatting about the color, consistency and smell at the water cooler. But if you’re informed about what to look for, your period could…
If Max Muncy wasn’t already thinking about it before, Eric Karros made sure to remind him this spring. With potentially 2 ½ years remaining on his contract, Muncy is within striking distance of Karros’ franchise record for most home runs hit by a Dodgers player in the club’s Los Angeles…
Country singer Jillian Cardarelli has taken fans along on her cancer journey after being diagnosed stage II invasive ductal carcinoma at 33 years old. “I don’t even know what day it is anymore,” Cardarelli told People in June 2026, weeks after receiving her diagnosis. “One minute you’re focused on filming…
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…
A 34-year-old California man with bipolar disorder is suing OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging dangerous ChatGPT updates fueled his delusions that he was Jesus Christ and drove him to attempt suicide. In a lawsuit filed Wednesday in San Francisco state court, Michael Lines alleged a ChatGPT update put…
Astronomers have spotted an ancient galaxy shining through the cosmic fog of the early universe, revealing a detailed view that was thought to be impossible.Using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, along with data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), researchers detected…
Lonzo Ball — the oldest of LaVar Ball’s three sons — spoke candidly this week about his parents’ breakup, and he said he believed his mom was “damn-near forced to leave” his dad. Lonzo gave his opinion on the topic during the “Ball in the Family Podcast” that he co-hosts…
From emotional confessions to dance-floor anthems, this summer’s most anticipated albums promise something for every mood. Niall Horan and Olivia Rodrigo are pushing their sounds in unexpected directions, while legends like Madonna return with long-awaited new music. Add in rock anthems from The Pretty Reckless and The Rolling Stones, cinematic…
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…
Athletics top prospect Ryan Lasko was hospitalized after a scary collision in the outfield with his teammate Devin Taylor. Lasko, who played center field for Double-A Midland Tuesday, collided with Taylor after both players attempted to dive for a ball hit in the gap. Lasko was down for about 10…
Former Bachelor Nation producer Julie LaPlaca is sharing her expert opinion on the future of Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette season after it was pulled from the air. “I think viewers will see that season,” Julie, 41, shared in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly while promoting her memoir, The Love…
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…
The feet don’t lie. The way President Trump and Xi Jinping’s footing was positioned during their sitdown at the Chinese Communist Party’s leadership compound Friday was a big “tell” regarding the overall success of the historic two-day summit, according to a body language expert. “It’s in the toes — how…
It’s a good thing Teoscar Hernández’s bat is starting to heat up. Because on Thursday night, he needed it to redeem a horrific defensive mistake. With the Dodgers leading the Giants by two runs in the fifth inning, Hernández made an unthinkable play in left field, turning what should have…
Spencer Pratt is unlikely to have cameras following his every move if he’s elected mayor of Los Angeles. Reports surfaced earlier on Thursday, May 14, that The Hills alum, 42, signed a deal with L.A. production company Boardwalk Pictures to film a reality show should he be named mayor. A…
The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues. The court’s order allows women seeking abortions to continue obtaining the drug, mifepristone, at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor. Access is…
The truck driver who caused a fatal multi-car crash that killed world-renowned Canadian figure skater and Olympian Alexandra Paul was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on Wednesday. Sukhwinder Sidhu was handed a seven-year driving ban in addition to the light sentence in connection with the deadly…
Andy Reid dropped a subtle hint that he was invited — and plans on attending — Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s upcoming wedding. During a Thursday, May 14, appearance on radio station 96.5’s The Drive show, the Kansas City Chiefs coach, 68, was asked if he received his invitation for…
The United States is moving to indict Raúl Castro, the former Cuban president, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to Fox News Digital. The potential charges against Castro, 94, come after CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Thursday with counterparts from Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior during a high-level visit to…
The Yankees made it almost a month into the season without any real injury concerns. They have spent the three weeks since making up for that. Max Fried became the latest and most important piece to enter an MRI tube Thursday, with the Yankees’ hopes and dreams potentially riding on…
Ariel Winter and Luke Benward have called it quits after almost six years together. People reported on Thursday, May 14, that Winter, 28, and Benward, 31, quietly split in August 2025. Taking to the comments section of an Instagram post shared by People about the news, Winter confirmed the breakup…
BEIJING – President Trump can’t use his beloved cellphone while in China, one of the many logistical challenges that he and White House staff faced on the ground in Beijing. The president, like all travelers to China, was told not to use personal devices in order to protect his data…
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Liberty capped off a stretch of playing four games in a week Thursday night with a comfortable 100-82 win against the Portland Fire. The Liberty (3-1) didn’t have a great first half. But a third-quarter attack, led by Breanna Stewart, allowed New York to put the…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Blake Lively has enough money to splurge on pricey beauty finds, yet she still opts for under-$20 drugstore picks. Just take her favorite foundation, which is a mere $12 from…
President Trump described the US-China relationship as “very strong” and touted that he and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have “settled a lot of different problems” others couldn’t. “This has been an incredible visit. I think a lot of, a lot of good has come of it,” Trump told Xi…
It’s one of the most exciting plays in baseball. And it was devastating for the Dodgers. What looked like a bloop hit that landed on the warning track down the left-field line morphed into an inside-the-park home run that left Teoscar Hernandez giving chase as the ball off Jung Hoo…
Serena Williams prides herself on being a mom who is present — always. “I really try to be a present parent,” she told former First Lady Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, on the Wednesday, May 13, episode of their “IMO” podcast. “And sometimes that’s hard, especially with the…
Gavin Newsom touted California’s roaring economy while also preaching fiscal prudence as he unveiled his final budget as governor Thursday — the largest in state history. The governor’s revised 2026-27 budget proposes $349.9 billion in total spending and $246.6 billion from the general fund — the highest total spending level…
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — You’re not alone if you are surprised to see Martin Kaymer at the top of the leaderboard after the opening round of the PGA Championship. Consider this: “I’ll tell you a funny story,’’ Kaymer said after shooting a 3-under-par 67 at Aronimink. “On Tuesday evening we…
Carolyn Moos-Hardin, the former fiancée of late NBA trailblazer Jason Collins, has spoken out after his death from brain cancer this week. “How precious life is and how precious health is — I wish for longevity for all. I pray for peace and may the ways we leave a positive…
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has a secret “break the glass” plan to prevent California from electing a Republican governor — though he’s stubbornly refused to make an endorsement in the race to succeed him. The governor revealed the secret contingency plan to prevent two Republicans from advancing in the…
Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins just became best friends. The two Raiders newcomers, who are vying for the role of QB1 in Las Vegas this season, each participated in a “Step Brothers” parody for the team’s schedule release video on Thursday — making a clear effort to quiet those who…
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