Gov. Gavin Newsom is giving one of his most trusted political soldiers a cushy, taxpayer-funded appointment as he nears the end of his tenure leading California, reviving accusations “cronyism” may be one of the lasting legacies of this governorship. Newsom has tapped his political strategist and former chief of staff, Jim DeBoo, for a seat on the Central Valley Flood Protection Board, a job paying nearly $60,000 for monthly board meetings. DeBoo, who founded DeBoo Strategic Affairs in 2023, appears to have little obvious experience for the role, and his status for the job is pending confirmation by the state…
An eventful few days for Jazz Chisholm Jr. took another turn, this one painful. The Yankees second baseman exited Monday’s game in the top of the fourth inning after being clotheslined by Jasson Domínguez while pursuing a fly ball. During an ugly game in The Bronx in which the Yankees…
Cher’s son Elijah Allman and wife Marieangela King have had their share of ups and downs. The couple met in 2013 and tied the knot that December. Although Allman was sober at the time of their nuptials, he struggled with substance abuse later in their marriage. Cher and King have…
The Mamdani administration has unveiled rules for how the city’s new pied-à-terre tax will be enforced — with the first surcharge notices going out in the coming weeks, The Post has learned. The city Department of Finance will let owners of thousands of luxury secondary residences know they’ve been deemed eligible…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday formally blocked President Trump’s bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook for now – arguing such a dismissal from the White House could set a precedent that would politicize policy decisions. But while the court protected Fed policymakers from being fired without cause,…
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was gifted more than $4,000 in concert tickets last summer from superstar rapper Bad Bunny’s record label, according to her annual financial disclosure released Monday. The tickets, valued at $4,333, were provided to Sotomayor by Rimas Entertainment “for a concert for me and guests while…
Organic moringa supplements sold through major online retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target and TikTok Shop are being recalled nationwide after a supplier identified a potential salmonella contamination risk. New York-based Total Nutrition Inc. voluntarily recalled two TNVitamins organic moringa products after its supplier recalled the raw organic moringa ingredient because of…
It’s been three weeks since the World Cup officially kicked off, and regardless of whether teams win or lose, players have been benefiting from the event. Since the games began on June 8, over 1,200 players have been seeing an increase in Instagram followers and are reportedly receiving $10 for…
A decision has finally been reached about the S.W.A.T. spinoff after offscreen cast drama over exclusion. S.W.A.T. Exiles will premiere September 25 on Starz after distributor Sony Pictures Television closed a deal for the U.S. rights, according to Deadline. The outlet noted that Sony Pictures TV is using a windowing…
WASHINGTON — The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is at its lowest level since the 1980s after tens of millions of barrels of oil were drained from it in response to the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, a government watchdog found. Additionally, the nation’s emergency energy stockpile’s operational ability is at risk…
A slew of US companies are getting financial windfalls this week as the federal government rushes to disburse billions in tariff refunds before the end of June, sources tell The Post. On Monday morning, Boca Raton-based Basic Fun – maker of Tonka Trucks, Care Bears and Lite Brite – received…
Nearly 2,000 years ago, Mount Vesuvius buried a vast collection of scrolls in ash and scorched them into solid black lumps. Now, without unrolling them, researchers have virtually read two of them — and uncovered what may be a work by a well-known Stoic philosopher.The breakthrough comes from the Vesuvius…
Nick Carter may have sung “I Want It That Way” for the Backstreet Boys, but Kirk Cousins is the one getting his way whenever he faces Carter’s beloved Tampa Bay Buccaneers. At Battle for Vegas, the annual charity softball game that brings together Raiders players, Golden Knights players and celebrities,…
Olivia Culpo is preparing to welcome her second child. Culpo, 34, took to Instagram on Sunday, June 28, to share how her two nurseries are coming along for both her daughter Colette and her second baby, whom she shares with her husband, Christian McCaffrey. In one pic, Collette, whom she…
The architect behind California’s controversial billionaire tax dismissed warnings the proposal is already driving wealthy residents out of the Golden State, calling the claims “entirely fabricated” even as a growing list of billionaires have reportedly relocated or are weighing an exit ahead of the November election. Dave Regan, president of…
Google billionaire Sergey Brin is reportedly among the many New York City landlords fearing more hurt from capitalism-hating Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze — seemingly dumping his stake in a real-estate fund for pennies on the dollar. Amphitheatre LLC, an investment firm affiliated with Brin, last year sold shares in…
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz blamed President Trump on Monday for stopping the Jewish state from eliminating all of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Explaining to reporters that having a “partnership” with the US “has certain constraints,” Katz said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “stood bravely” against Trump’s demands that Israel Defense…
A beloved Denny’s in San Diego’s Point Loma neighborhood has permanently closed after nearly six decades in business, leaving longtime customers mourning the loss of what many called a community institution. The news came as a surprise to locals who headed to the beloved diner last week at the corner…
Talk about a wriggly situation. When a man in Spain went to the hospital with chronic headaches, brain scans showed poorly defined lesions, or tissue where the edges are blurred due to abnormal cell growth. Doctors believed all signs were pointing to deadly cancer that had spread — until they…
Bob Iger is said to be eyeing a new Magic Kingdom in Las Vegas — an NBA franchise. The former Disney boss — and Thrive Capital founder Josh Kushner, brother of President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner — have enlisted bankers as they weigh a push for a majority stake in…
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen made a rare public appearance at their brother Trent’s wedding. Mary-Kate and Ashley, both 40, were spotted in a family photo shared via Instagram on Thursday, June 25, by Trent and his wife, Alexis, following their nuptials last month. In the photo, Mary-Kate and Ashley stood…
Celebrity esthetician Sonya Dakar has surrendered her esthetician license after an LA woman sued her for “severe burns and permanent scarring” from one of Dakar’s facials. Last year, Victoria Nelson said she was bringing a lawsuit against Dakar after an April 2021 chemical peel left Nelson “with severe burns to her…
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. For the second year in a row, the biggest story surrounding the Preakness Stakes is about a horse that isn’t making the trip. Kentucky…
Legendary rocker Rod Stewart seemingly referred to President Donald Trump as a “little rat bag” during a candid conversation with King Charles III. A viral clip shared by Rebecca English, the Daily Mail’s royal editor, captured an awkward moment as the king, 77, greeted a group of celebrities — including…
Spencer Pratt has revealed the hard-hitting team of operatives he has brought in to protect him during his LA mayoral bid. The independent candidate shared a photograph of him with four jacked-up giants, reassuring fans they are keeping him safe throughout the brutal campaign. He said he wanted all Los…
The next time Luka Doncic is seen playing in a basketball game will have to wait until the fall – not the summer like is customary for the Lakers superstar. Less than 30 minutes after the Lakers 2025-26 season ended with their Game 4 loss to the Thunder in the…
Taylor Frankie Paul has fired back at “keyboard warriors” amid her latest falling out with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives costar Mikayla Matthews. “Today, I talked to a trauma specialist and my coach and it’s validating to hear from professionals rather than keyboard warriors trying to tell me what…
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s self-described “great relationship” with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, will be put to the test starting later Tuesday as the US president travels to Beijing for the first time in nine years. Over two days of meetings, Trump is expected to raise a series of concerns…
Refresh 2026-05-12T10:41:22.664Z “We expect more cases,” says WHO director-general Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez (left), and the director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (right) speak at a media conference on 12 May, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Image credit: Carlos Lujan/Europa Press via Getty Images) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,…
Gen Alpha boys might not feel so “alpha” when they hear the depressing claim about their sperm. “In 1970, men had twice the sperm count as our teenagers do today,” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared on Monday while joining President Trump at a maternal healthcare…
It is third and wrong. Bo Bichette and the Mets are not alone. Nearly every team spending significantly on third base is receiving a horrendous return on investment. It has turned the position into the cold corner. Through the weekend, major league third basemen collectively had produced a 95 wRC+,…
NBC has pulled the plug on several fan-favorite shows — including a Law & Order spinoff and several daytime shows. The network initially shocked audiences in May 2025 when they pulled the plug on Lopez vs. Lopez, Night Court, Found, The Irrational and Suits LA. NBC later renewed The Hunting…
WASHINGTON — Virginia Democrats formally requested the US Supreme Court block an order from the state’s highest court invalidating the referendum that cleared the way for aggressive gerrymandering. In a seemingly long-shot bid to mitigate their redistricting wounds, Democrats argued that the Virginia Supreme Court’s 4-3 decision last week was fundamentally flawed and overruled the will of…
Microplastics are absorbing heat in the atmosphere and contributing to global warming, a new study reveals.Microplastics are infamous for being everywhere, contaminating ecosystems and accumulating inside our bodies. Scientists have known for a while that plastics are also blown high into the atmosphere, where they are now pervasive, but it…
Miles Bridges is asking a judge to compel his ex-girlfriend Mychelle Johnson to undergo a psychological evaluation, claiming that she has become obsessed with his current significant other. TMZ reported on Monday that Bridges, who has faced several domestic violence allegations and pleaded no contest to one count of felony…
The latest American Idol winner has been revealed. During the Monday, May 11, season 24 finale, host Ryan Seacrest announced that Hannah Harper received the most votes from viewers. Jordan McCullough was revealed to be the runner-up, with Keyla Richardson coming in third place. “After a nationwide vote and an…
The mayor of Arcadia admitted to acting as an illegal foreign agent of China, resigning from her position in a shocking federal plea deal unsealed on Monday. Eileen Wang agreed with prosecutors that she worked with the People’s Republic of China to boost propaganda with a fake news website on…
A hormonal disorder that affects 1 in 8 women just got a new name.Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) will now be called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). Experts say that the new name better reflects the nature of the disease.”It was very clear that the name was inaccurate,” said Dr. Helena…
The stars came out to Crypto.com Arena on Monday night to watch the Lakers fight to keep their season alive against the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Entering the game, OKC led the series 3-0 and a Lakers loss would not only end their season, it…
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Social media users appear to have found a flaw in Magic Johnson’s recent endorsement of Karen Bass. Over the weekend, shortly after the Lakers legend released a video imploring Angelenos to vote for Bass for a second term as mayor of LA, several sharp-eyed politicos raced to X to rip…
Highmark Stadium will officially open its doors as the Bills’ new home when they face the Lions on Thursday Night Football in Week 2 on Sept. 17. The game will be the first Thursday Night Football game on Prime Video this season, and it’s expected that Al Michaels and Kirk…
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