ALBANY – Lefty pro “tax the rich” lawmakers in Albany were feeling pretty poor Wednesday after the New York City Council released an alternative to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s budget — and it doesn’t rely on a tax increase. The liberal pols — who already blew their own April 1 budget deadline — have been committed to filling the $5 billion gap in Mamdani’s spending plan with some sort of tax increase, most likely corporate taxes, The Post reported earlier this week. Follow live updates on Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s socialist agenda and the latest in NYC politics But Mamdani and his…
Iran’s president has sent a propaganda letter to Americans claiming his country harbors no enmity to ordinary US citizens, according to state-owned outlets. Despite years of conflict and state-sponsored terrorism, President Masoud Pezeshkian insisted that the idea that Iran was an enemy of the American people was “neither consistent with historical reality…
Major automakers unveiled new electric vehicles at the New York Auto Show on Wednesday, despite lagging consumer demand and a sharp downturn in sales after Washington eliminated a $7,500 EV tax credit. Kia said it would begin selling its lower-priced EV3 in the United States later this year, while Subaru offered…
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MLB umpire CB Bucknor’s brutal week got even worse on Wednesday. Working as the home plate umpire, Bucknor — under intense scrutiny over bad calls — was struck in the facemask by a foul tip in the top of the second inning of the Rays-Brewers game in Milwaukee and had…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made clear Wednesday that the West’s response to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz will be heavy on diplomacy — and light on hard power — a stance already frustrating President Trump as the US looks for partners to help secure the global shipping…
A local television news anchor in Alabama sparked outrage online for signing off a recent newscast by quoting the founder of an Islamic fundamentalist group blamed for inspiring some of the world’s most lethal terrorist organizations. Ashonti Ford, 38, was wrapping up her 6 p.m. broadcast this past Thursday on…
Stressed-out travelers can look forward to this flight upgrade. As of today, United is rolling out a tracker in its mobile app that provides passengers with estimated TSA wait times for both security and TSA PreCheck lanes. “The goal is simple: reduce uncertainty and give customers more control over their…
Tiger Woods needs to go far away to get help. Woods was granted approval by a judge on Wednesday to seek “comprehensive inpatient treatment” out of the country for the sake of his privacy after his DUI arrest last Friday, The Post confirmed. Woods’ attorney Douglas Duncan argued that “based…
Jen Shah was indicted for her alleged role in a long-running telemarketing scheme while filming season 2 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Bravo viewers met Shah during season 1 of RHOSLC, which filmed in 2019 and aired in 2020. She quickly became a polarizing character on the…
WASHINGTON — The record-breaking 46-day partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security could end soon. House Republicans appear to have caved and backed the Senate plan to fund all of DHS except parts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as US Customs and Border Protection. “We are going forward…
Good news for remorseless eating machines, arr! Red Lobster is reportedly planning to revive the disastrous “endless shrimp” deal that helped push the seafood chain into bankruptcy. A limited-time version of the $20 all-you-can-eat shrimp offer could launch as soon as this month, Bloomberg reported, citing sources with knowledge of…
It’s about time. On Tuesday, Google announced it will now allow US users to change their Google Account username without opening a new account or losing access to their data. Translation: you’re no longer stuck with a regrettable early-aughts account name, looking at you, slackerboy666, kandyraver69. and chewbacca_is_my_stock_broker. It seems…
Artemis II’s astronauts are about to take off for a record-breaking flight around the moon, giving NASA a rare opportunity to study how deep spaceflight affects the human body.After leaving Earth’s protective magnetic field, the four-person crew will be more exposed to space weather — which includes high-energy eruptions of…
More good news in the battle against opioid addiction. Scientists have reopened research into a class of opioids that were once shelved from study — and have discovered a variant that’s a powerful pain reliever, but potentially much safer for sustained use. Though research into nitazenes, a long-overlooked synthetic opioid…
Liberty star Breanna Stewart once again reiterated she has no plans to leave in free agency. Maybe this time people will finally believe her. Speaking on an episode released Wednesday of her podcast, “Game Recognize Game with Stewie and Myles [Turner],” Stewart said point-blank she will re-sign with the Liberty…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom may have a conundrum on his hands: continue to fight a proposed tax on billionaires or face the wrath of lefty voters he needs for a 2028 presidential run, according to new polling results announced Tuesday. The polling, done by Democratic polling firm Impact Research for…
It was a real robo flop. A glitch caused a fleet of Chinese robo-taxis to come to an unscheduled stop in Wuhan, China, leaving passengers trapped and stranded in traffic. A preliminary investigation by Wuhan police revealed that over 100 of the AI-powered Apollo Go robo-taxis, operated by Chinese tech…
At least there’s been one development on Aaron Rodgers’ future this week. As rumors continue to swirl about what’s next for the future Hall of Famer and whether that includes another season under center, Broncos reporters swiftly pushed back against a report Wednesday from Pro Football Talk that indicated “there’s…
With Netflix recently announcing yet another subscription price increase, Tubi is looking better and better. The no-fee, ad-supported streamer is completely free and has a surprisingly deep library full of recent hit films and beloved TV shows. That’s especially true in April, when Tubi will be adding the cult series…
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justices from across the ideological spectrum pummeled a lawyer for the Trump administration with biting questions during oral arguments Wednesday over the president’s executive order on birthright citizenship. While it wasn’t fully clear which way the high court will go in the landmark case, Republican-appointed justices made clear they were far from…
Hershey says it is returning all of its products to “classic milk and dark chocolate recipes,” replacing a compound chocolate coating after a wave of heated backlash led by the grandson of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups creator. Customers might not notice much of a difference, however, since the ingredient…
Anthropic has been scrambling to contain a self-inflicted mess after it accidentally leaked a treasure trove of internal code that powers one of its most valuable artificial intelligence tools, according to reports. The code serves as instructions for Claude Code, an AI agent app that developers and businesses pay top…
The Justice Department is investigating whether Netflix has engaged in anticompetitive practices in its probe of the streamer’s proposed tie-up with Warner Bros. Discovery, according to a report Friday. The subpoena suggests that not only is the deal facing antitrust scrutiny, but Netflix as a whole might be reviewed for…
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have mapped the largest section of the universe’s dark matter yet, deepening our understanding of how this mysterious substance shapes the cosmic landscape.Dark matter is notoriously difficult to study because it does not interact with light. Astronomers can detect it only by…
Former Los Angeles Dodgers all-star Yaisel Puig faces up 15 years in prison stemming from two separate charges related to an illegal gambling operation. On Friday, Puig was found guilty of lying to federal law enforcement officials about bets on sporting events that he placed with an illegal gambling operation.…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! What’s better than looking and feeling cute and cozy for Valentine’s Day? If you’re looking for a relaxed style to wear in more casual settings, Kyle Richards has just the…
Swipe left on snooze-worthy dating bios — the 2026 Winter Olympics are about to roll out a gold-medal roster of brawn, beauty and blistering talent. From gravity-defying slopes to ice-cold speedways, this year’s Games aren’t just racking up medals — they’re turning the mountains into a full-blown thirst trap. Think…
The State Department warned American citizens to “leave Iran now” ahead of indirect talks in the Persian Gulf state of Oman between Washington and Tehran over the status of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program. The notice issued late Thursday by the virtual US Embassy to Iran warned would-be refugees to…
Nightlife veteran Richie Romero is opening three new eateries as he continues to put the “dark energy” world of sex, drink and drugs that surrounded him during his club-running days behind him, he told Side Dish. His latest projects come as his ex-partner in the Butter Group, Richie Akiva, was…
Tech mogul Palmer Luckey has reignited a long-running feud with rival Jason Calcanis after newly released emails from the Jeffrey Epstein files showed ties between Calacanis and the disgraced sex offender. The Justice Department tranche of documents that was released last week show that Calacanis, the angel investor who was…
All winter, the Dodgers have been dealing with a 40-man roster crunch. On Friday, it led to a notable shake-up in their organizational depth chart. First, recent free-agent infield signing Andy Ibáñez was reportedly claimed off waivers by the Athletics, after he was designated for assignment earlier in the week.…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Barn jackets have officially left the countryside and entered the style spotlight. Once reserved for muddy boots and brisk mornings, the practical layer has been reimagined as a fashion-forward staple…
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass canceled a scheduled public appearance at the last minute in the wake of a damning report accusing her of secretly watering down details of the official Palisades fire response. The embattled mayor was due to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a permanent housing development for…
Once Upon a Farm, the children’s organic food company co-founded by actress Jennifer Garner, was valued at nearly $845 million in its New York Stock Exchange debut on Friday, as consumer IPOs show signs of revival after a sluggish 2025. The Berkeley, Calif.-based company’s stock opened at $21 apiece, compared with the…
DETROIT – The depth chart changed with the acquisition of Jose Alvarado, but Tyler Kolek said he’s not offended and noted that Miles McBride is also out. “There’s always competition in this league. Obviously Deuce is out for a little bit. We’re trying to be a championship-level team so you…
Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, kicked off the 2026 Super Bowl weekend with a glam date night. Patrick and Brittany, both 30, attended Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s launch party for the magazine’s “WAGs Issue” at Authentic House on Thursday, February 5, in San Francisco. Brittany sizzled in a gray,…
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Trump’s executive orders eliminating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives among government agencies and contractors can go into effect. A three-judge panel on the Richmond, Va.-based Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously found that Maryland federal judge Adam B. Abelson…
A 20-year-old Tesla driver pleaded with a 911 operator to save his life as he was trapped in a burning car, according to a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla filed by his mother on Wednesday. Samuel Tremblett, a Syracuse University student and fashion entrepreneur with his own clothing line, suffered…
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org.In 2014, Navy fighter pilot Kegan “Smurf” Gill was at…
Most people slow down after retirement. Juan López García hit the gas. The car mechanic from Toledo, Spain, didn’t lace up his running shoes until he stopped working at 66 — and back then, he could barely manage a mile. Now 82, López García is a world-record-holding ultramarathoner and the…
Alysa Liu is back where she belongs. Liu, who became the youngest U.S. champion figure skater at age 13, then retired three years later after the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, put on a standout performance in her return to the sport’s biggest stage on Friday, finishing in second-place of the…
Travis Kelce heard Taylor Swift calling on the megaphone — and he couldn’t resist busting a move. Kelce, 36, stepped out at the Sports Illustrated and Tight End University’s Tight Ends & Friends Presented by Cash App & VISA on Thursday, February 5, where he ventured into the DJ booth…
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