Alexis Podesta has been one of Sacramento’s most influential behind-the-scenes power brokers for years — the kind of political insider whose name rarely makes headlines despite her fingerprints being all over California politics. Now, she’s become one of the FBI’s most valuable witnesses — after wearing a wire as part of a probe that took down Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff, Dana Williamson, according to Williamson’s attorney. Podesta, 45, spent years climbing the Democratic political ladder before cashing in as a lobbyist. She currently owns the Podesta Company, a Sacramento lobbying and government affairs firm launched in 2020…
Jaylen Brown isn’t a Celtic anymore, but he’s still leaving his mark on the team’s fandom. Hours after Brown was traded to the 76ers on Wednesday, the longtime Celtics guard comforted a young fan who was devastated about the trade news. Brown replied to the video of a 6-year-old boy…
Taylor Hicks is clarifying the seemingly flirty message he had for Kelly Clarkson. “I think that’s manifested, not by Page Six or by us, but by somebody else,” the American Idol season 5 winner said in a Wednesday, July 1, interview with SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio. Earlier this year, Hicks,…
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…
The forecast calls for a dry Fourth of July in the Hamptons, at least for young partygoers. As in New York City and beyond, young people are shunning bottle service, with local proprietors scrambling to come up with suitable food and drink alternatives. Bagatelle Restaurant Group CEO Aymeric Clemente has…
President Trump brushed off questions about the money he’s made while in office, saying his sons run his businesses and that he didn’t know about the lucrative crypto investments that netted him over a billion dollars. “I’ve always made money,” he told CNBC, pointing to his past career. “I’m a…
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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…
The 76ers have added another potent scorer who once played for the Celtics. One day after acquiring superstar Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade with Boston, Philadelphia has agreed to terms with guard Anfernee Simons on a two-year pact, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday. The deal is worth $12.3 million,…
Brittany Mahomes joined the chorus of soccer fans who were irate about the red card given to superstar Folarin Balogun during Team USA’s Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. “That was some bulls***…All I have to say #USA 🇺🇸,” Mahomes, 30, wrote via her Instagram Story on Wednesday,…
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…
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…
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,…
Elon Musk’s lead attorney wound down the landmark trial of OpenAI on Thursday with a blistering attack — again questioning the trustworthiness of the tech firm’s CEO Sam Altman — while a lawyer for the company insisted that Musk’s central claims were baseless. In his closing arguments, Musk lawyer Steven…
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New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Two days after their first matchup since 2002, when the original Portland Fire folded, the New York Liberty and the Fire will face off again…
For a film that’s about to celebrate its 30th anniversary, The Fifth Element is playing like a 2026 blockbuster now that it’s back on Netflix. This isn’t the first time this sci-fi epic from 1997 has been on the streamer, but it cracked Netflix’s top 10 movie list when it…
WASHINGTON — Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick exploded during an interview with congressional investigators when asked whether a mask in Jeffrey Epstein’s house was of his face. He also repeatedly insisted he was merely “speculating” when he told The Post’s “Pod Force One” podcast that the now-deceased sex offender was “the…
The cameraman who collapsed during a live “CBS Evening News” broadcast in Taiwan had been deployed from Tokyo on short notice ahead of anchor Tony Dokoupil’s coverage of President Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, sources told The Post. In what Dokoupil called a “medical emergency” Wednesday on air,…
A 25-year-old protégé of billionaire Peter Thiel has built an AI-powered national bank that’s mostly run by code instead of humans – a radical departure from the traditional banking system that has endured for decades. Augustus Bank – named after the Roman emperor – revealed earlier this week that it…
A TV producer left disabled for life when bungling paramedics ‘pressed the wrong button’ on a defibrillator during a cardiac arrest has received an undisclosed payout after suing the NHS. Meg Fozzard has been left with permanent disabilities as a result of her brain being starved of oxygen after ambulance…
When Montreal’s Formula 1 weekend kicks off later this month, the city’s exotic dancers won’t be in pole position. Strippers in the Canadian city are planning to strike ahead of F1’s Canadian Grand Prix on Saturday, May 23 — one of the busiest weekends of the year — in a…
It’s a man’s world, and that’s just the way Damien Sachs (Sacha Baron Cohen) likes it. He’s a powerful CEO who doesn’t consider women his equals, and his power and position in life give his bad behavior a pass. But when he suffers a head injury that renders him unconscious,…
It’s enough to make your skin crawl. The FDA is warning consumers about the nationwide recall of a popular eczema cream that could be contaminated with a deadly bacterium. MG217 Multi-symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant Eczema Cream is being recalled by Wisconsin-based Pharmacal because it may be contaminated with…
WASHINGTON — The US decimated Iran’s navy for a “full generation,” while retaining “all the munitions necessary” to restart the war, Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, told lawmakers Thursday. Cooper claimed that in the 30 months preceding Operation Epic Fury, Iranian-backed forces fired off some 350 attacks against US personnel,…
The iconic Beverly Hills Hotel has declared war against the LA boutique Kitson over stylized wording, and the scrappy owner isn’t backing down without a fight. In a legal showdown over a trademark dispute, the legendary pink palace is accusing Kitson of splashing “Beverly Hills” in a ripped off version…
AI chatbots are turning into accidental snitches — and in some cases, they’re handing out real people’s phone numbers to total strangers. Privacy experts are sounding the alarm over a disturbing trend dubbed “AI doxxing,” where bots like Google Gemini and OpenAI ChatGPT surface personal contact information without consent. One…
As hantavirus cases continue to climb, many Americans are wondering if the US is prepared for another pandemic. According to US News & World Report, we may not be. The publication ranked the US No. 18 for public health preparedness as part of its Best Country ratings released Thursday. Public…
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Rory McIlroy did not look like the No. 2 ranked player in the world fresh off winning the Masters for the second consecutive year. McIlroy struggled to a frustrating 4-over-par 74 in Thursday’s opening round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. When asked to…
Niall Horan doesn’t have any insight into Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz’s upcoming wedding. “I’ve got a couple of weddings that I’m going to coming up,” Horan, 32, said during a recent appearance on a New Zealand radio show. “We all love a wedding.” He continued, “A couple of mates…
Hip-hop star Nicki Minaj said Gov. Gavin Newsom pushed her toward publicly supporting President Trump after he “completely ignored” her pleas for help to protect her Beverly Hills mansion. Minaj said she reached out to the governor on Twitter and through intermediaries following several swatting incidents at her $20 million…
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Bryan Johnson isn’t packing plastic… anymore. Last month, the biohacker known for his extreme longevity protocols had social media in a frenzy after boasting about…
A frustrated John Smoltz called his agent in the winter of 2001 and gave him specific Bronx-themed instructions. “(I) said, ‘Call the Yankees, tell him I’m going,’” Smotlz recalled to The Post’s Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on the latest “The Show” podcast. His agent, though, had made a promise…
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