Exclusive | Trump’s energy czar scorches California for leaving the US hanging over oil crisis: ‘Untenable threat’

President Donald Trump’s energy czar tore into California as the state saw an oil tanker from the Middle East dock at its shores amid an oil crisis hitting the state the hardest, as gas prices continue to surge. “This is an untenable threat to our national security, especially in a time of military conflict,” a spokesperson for the Office of the Department of Energy told the California Post Tuesday. “Despite being home to more than 30 military installations, California has adopted policies that have left our forces — and $4.1 trillion of our nation’s GDP — dependent on imported oil,”…

UnitedHealth to remove annoying barrier for slew of medical procedures

UnitedHealth Group said Tuesday it is planning to stop requiring doctors to get approvals for a slew of tests, surgeries and other procedures, an effort to ease patient access to care. The company, which runs the largest insurer in the US, will use AI to cease requiring approvals for echocardiograms,…

Coinbase to cut  14% of its workforce as part of restructuring plan

May 5 (Reuters) – Coinbase said on Tuesday it will cut about 700 jobs, or about 14% of its global ​workforce, as part of a restructuring plan aimed at ‌reducing costs and repositioning the business for the artificial intelligence era. The move comes as the crypto exchange navigates volatility in crypto…

Tigers abruptly fire Triple-A manager for cryptic ‘violation’

The Detroit Tigers have fired their Triple-A manager due to a “violation of club policy.” Gabe Alvarez was dumped from his post with the Toledo Mud Hens while in his second season leading the club. The organization did not disclose what the violation was. Mike Hessman, the team’s hitting coach,…

Microsoft, Google, xAI agree to share AI models with White House for security reviews

Microsoft, Google’s DeepMind and Elon Musk’s xAI have agreed to share early versions of their powerful AI models with the US government for pre-clearances and security reviews, the Department of Commerce said Tuesday. The department’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation said it will “conduct pre-deployment evaluations and targeted research”…

Apple explores using Intel, Samsung chips amid supply crunch: report

Apple is reportedly exploring the possibility of using US-manufactured chips from Intel and Samsung to power its iPhones and other devices. The Cupertino, Calif.-based firm has long relied on chips made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., or TSMC. But steep competition for chips in the AI race — and tensions…

How much are last-minute Sabres vs. Canadiens NHL playoff tickets?

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. Nineteen years. That’s how long it’s been since the Buffalo Sabres won a playoff round. As fans may recall, their last win was way back…

Why Lakers won’t threaten Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder in repeat bid

“How can the Thunder win this series?” Simple. As long as the team bus arrives on time.  That’s a joke, but it’s also deeply-rooted in truth.  Because if the Thunder simply show up as themselves—not some overcaffeinated version trying too hard or an overcautious one afraid of the moment—this series…

Strong Islanders play not good enough in tough home loss to Kings

When the cliché is trotted out — “We did a lot of good things out there” — after a game like Friday’s, you understand where the Islanders are coming from. They had plenty of possession, plenty of chances. The penalty kill was excellent. The top six started to roll after…

Pirro slams ‘activist judge’ for blocking DOJ subpoenas against Fed Chair Jerome Powell: ‘Untethered to the law’

DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro ripped a federal judge Friday for blocking grand jury subpoenas related to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s management of renovations at the central bank.  The “outrageous” ruling by “activist judge” James Boasberg ran afoul of legal precedent and has left Powell “bathed in immunity, ” Pirro charged in blistering…

Pentagon sending assault ship, at least 2,500 Marines toward Iran as US works to reopen Strait of Hormuz while oil prices spike

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is deploying the USS Tripoli and thousands of military service members to the Middle East after President Trump vowed Friday to unleash “unparalleled firepower” on the “deranged scumbags” leading Iran. The deployment of the amphibious assault ship comes as the American military admits it’s currently unable to break Iranian…

3 Best New Prime Video Movies to Stream This Weekend (March 13-15)

It’s Oscar weekend, and Prime Video is now streaming some of this year’s nominees, like Sinners with Michael B. Jordan. The streamer also has past Oscar-nominated films, like Parenthood, Ron Howard’s irresistible 1989 comedy starring Steve Martin, Rick Moranis and Keanu Reeves. The first Resident Evil flick certainly wasn’t an…

Fetterman praises former Senate opponent Dr Oz for getting rid of Medicaid fraud

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman praised his former political opponent, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, during a Wednesday interview, for Oz’s efforts to root out fraud. Fetterman offered a positive review of Oz’s job performance at CMS when asked by CBS News journalist Major Garrett,…

Richard Grenell stepping down as Trump Kennedy Center president

Richard Grenell, the longtime Republican foreign policy adviser who oversaw far reaching changes at the Kennedy Center that prompted many artists to abandon the iconic performing arts venue, will step down as the institution’s president. The development was first reported on Friday by Axios and later confirmed by a person familiar with the plans…

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