You swipe your card at the checkout, grab your receipt and walk away. Nothing looks unusual. However, a device sitting right on top of that payment terminal may have copied your card information and PIN. U.S. Secret Service agents recently swept hundreds of retailers across Los Angeles looking for skimmers. What they found shows how sophisticated these devices have become and how difficult they can be to spot. This card skimming scam is especially serious for people who rely on Electronic Benefit Transfer, or EBT, cards. Many of those cards still depend on magnetic-stripe technology that criminals know how to exploit. Secret Service finds…
By simply walking onto UCLA’s practice field Monday morning, Trent Hendrick made history. The linebacker became the school’s first player to have practiced with an NFL team before joining the Bruins’ roster. “He’s a nice addition of a kid that we trust and believe in as part of our family,”…
AnnaLynne McCord and Danny Cipriani are officially married after the couple crowdfunded their wedding. “I married the love of my life yesterday. And it’s real; it wasn’t a dream,” McCord, 39, said in an Instagram video on Sunday, August 23, as she recorded herself in bed next to Cipriani, 38.…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much his administration can implement before the fast-approaching midterm elections. The decision appears to leave room for additional court challenges that…
The Wachtell Lipton partner caught canoodling with a junior associate in Central Park is being forced out by the elite law firm after the viral smooch already cost him a lucrative move to rival Gibson Dunn, sources told The Post. Nathaniel Cullerton, 45, is headed for the exit after spending…
WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee is renewing a May request to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz to hand over all records on migrants accused of crimes who have received “preferential treatment” by her office as a result of so-called “sanctuary” policies. Katz’s office was asked to hand over the…
The billionaire heirs to the Jack Daniel’s fortune are reportedly embroiled in a bitter family feud — with a pair of rebel brothers blasting their relatives and company brass as a $15 billion hostile takeover bid looms over the storied whiskey maker. More than 130 members of the Brown clan…
Lady Gaga’s techie fiancée Michael Polansky has quietly launched a buzzy startup that harvests human skin left over from plastic surgery to help develop super-advanced cosmetic products. Polansky, the 42-year old entrepreneur and Harvard grad who got engaged to the Mother Monster in 2024, gave details on the skin-scrawling enterprise…
A clue about your risk for dementia may be in the palm of your hand. More than 10 million people around the world are diagnosed with dementia each year, with early-onset dementia striking people in their 50s and 60s. But a quick and simple screening tool may give people a better…
Wyndham Clark’s girlfriend Emily Tanner was thrust into the spotlight while Clark won the BMW Championship on Sunday. Clark’s father has joined her — but not the way he wanted. The Golf on CBS’ TikTok account posted a video of Tanner, Wyndham Clark’s mom, and his dad celebrating a putt that…
After investigating cryptocurrency, Ben McKenzie knows a thing or two about smart money habits, which is why he considers his marriage to Morena Baccarin his “best investment.” “You’re gonna think this is cheesy, but it’s my relationship with my wife,” McKenzie, 47, exclusively told Us while promoting his documentary, Everyone…
Just when we thought the internet had barely recovered from the outrage surrounding the dreaded Chanel “barefoot heel,” iconic shoe brand Jeffrey Campbell has gone and brought the rage-bait design back into the social media spotlight. You can now pay real money to walk around with your bare soles slapping…
WASHINGTON — The dogfight Texas Senate race is turning into a puppy clash. State Rep. James Talarico campaigned with dogs and puppies late last week in a bid to throw shade at his rival, Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s track record on canines, as Democrats look for attack lines…
For a flight with less than half an hour in the air, United Airlines’ revived California route comes with a sky-high price tag: $200. The airline brought back daily service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Bakersfield’s Meadows Field on Aug. 11, per InsideFlyer. The route gives travelers a…
Global ocean temperatures have reached a record high as El Niño injects extra heat into our already-warming world.On Saturday (Aug. 22), the daily global average sea surface temperature (SST) was hotter than at any time since records began in 1979, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.”This record…
The NFL released a statement on the arrest of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York. “We are aware of the matter which will be reviewed under the personal conduct policy,” NFL communications Brian McCarthy wrote on behalf of the league. The NFL’s conduct policy applies to all league personnel, not…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, once a data-center booster, says companies constructing the behemoth AI complexes have “dug their own grave” as public opposition over new construction surges. The GOP pol went said Sunday they have botched the buildout by rushing into communities without first winning over their support, fomenting mounting…
Vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) has drastically reduced cervical cancer rates among women who got the vaccine. But as doctors celebrate that news, they’re warning of an ongoing uptick in other HPV-related cancers that is mostly affecting men.Throat and mouth cancers, broadly known as oropharyngeal cancers, linked to HPV are…
The San Francisco 49ers don’t plan to address the arrest of their owner Jed York on prostitution charges. “As this is a legal matter, which has been resolved, we will not be providing any further comment at this time,” the organization said in one-line a statement late Monday morning. York…
Hayden Panettiere‘s mom, Lesley Vogel, opened up about the sudden deaths of her two children in an emotional sit-down interview. “It’s a process. And I think it will probably hit me later on,” she told ABC News reporter Rhiannon Ally on the Monday, August 24, episode of Good Morning America.…
WASHINGTON — A defiant Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas declared himself a “walking contradiction” to his critics for refusing to bow to social pressure for black Americans to have liberal political views. The high court’s second-longest-serving justice in US history explained in a podcast interview how he’s resisted pressure over…
Stand With Crypto, an advocacy group backed by crypto giant Coinbase, on Monday endorsed 32 incumbent congressional candidates for the November midterm elections, as the industry cements influence in Washington. The endorsements, first reported by Reuters, come as the Clarity Act, the crypto industry’s top policy priority, stalls in the Senate…
The San Francisco 49ers have bolstered their depth with a Pro Bowl linebacker. On Sunday, the 49ers traded running back Zamir White to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for veteran linebacker Deion Jones. White’s chances of making the final 53-man roster in San Francisco were close to nil after…
Wisconsin native Esmir Bajraktarević will face his country of birth, the United States, in a World Cup knockout stage game on Wednesday. The 21-year-old switched his international allegiance from the USMNT to Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2024 to represent his parents’ home country after uncertainty surrounding the U.S. coaching change,…
Daveigh Chase’s dad, John Schwallier, is speaking out after her death. Schwallier told The California Post on Monday, June 29, that Chase’s cause of death “doesn’t surprise” him, adding that “it is what it is” and that “it’s something you sometimes have to expect with the lifestyle she was living.”…
Gov. Gavin Newsom is putting millions behind an effort to tackle one of California’s biggest election headaches: the state’s notoriously slow vote count. As part of California’s newly approved $351.7 billion state budget, Newsom and Democratic lawmakers allocated $40 million to help counties process ballots more quickly before the November general election. Republican strategist…
After more than a decade in business, a beloved clothing retail store will close at the end of July, leaving Honolulu residents one less place to purchase clothing. The Nordstrom Rack in the Waikiki neighborhood will close on July 27, according to the Honolulu Star Advertiser. The 34,000 square foot…
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. In the world of wellness, gut health is the new black. According to Current Research in Food Science, the global gut-health-related market (yes, that’s actually a thing) is projected…
The dropoff after Vladislav Gavrikov on the left side of the Rangers defense corps is considerable and remains a priority as free agency begins at noon Wednesday. Finishing this past season with 21-year-old Drew Fortescue and Matthew Robertson, a career AHLer up until that campaign, as their second- and third-pair…
Actor Aaron Lazar’s family has launched a GoFundMe amid his battle with ALS. “Aaron Lazar has inspired audiences as a singer and actor,” a message read via a newly launched GoFundMe. “But to those who love him most, Aaron is a devoted father to his two teenage sons, a loving…
California lawmakers accusing oil companies of exploiting the Iran war to gouge drivers are now backing a bill that would allow the state to crack down under its emergency price-gouging laws. The Wartime Price Gouging Prevention Act (SB 493) — co-authored by Sen. Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) and Sen. Ben…
Stocks on Tuesday wrapped up their strongest quarter in years as traders shrugged off concerns about an AI bubble and hoped for a final peace deal with Iran – but more volatility could be in store this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 0.3%, or 136.46 points, for a…
WASHINGTON — You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things can cause itchiness, sometimes serious diseases. Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can…
The Blazers are keeping their big man. Center Robert Williams III is staying in Portland, agreeing to a three-year, $44 million extension to remain with the Trail Blazers, ESPN reported Tuesday. The extension will keep him in Portland through the 2028-29 season. Williams, 28, has dealt with injury issues throughout…
After going through several shocking cast exits, a showrunner change and a reduced episode order, Fire Country has cast its first series regular. Olivia Thirlby will be joining season 5 as a new firefighter, CJ, according to Deadline. The new addition is described as “a quick-witted, fiercely independent, blue-collar, decorated…
Iran will not “allow” other countries to de-mine the Strait of Hormuz, declaring only Tehran will take on the responsibility, according to its foreign ministry — despite expert analysis that it doesn’t have the capability. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news…
JPMorgan has filed a motion to overturn a Wall Street regulator’s $4.25 million award to a broker who claims he was wrongly fired for ordering a deli platter on the company dime – a case that’s prompted other banks to try to crack down on jumbo judgements. In a late…
Thank you, cheese-us. Multiple studies have found that consuming ultra-processed foods like chips, ice cream and pizza can increase the risk of multiple health conditions like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression and other chronic diseases. But now when you reach for the unholy (and unhealthy) trinity of fat, salt…
Kawhi Leonard is leaving Hollywood. In a stunning move, the Clippers have agreed to trade Leonard back to the Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, according to Shams Charania. The trade signals the end to one of the most dramatic NBA…
Former Love Island UK host Caroline Flack‘s brother, Paul Flack, has died at age 55, six years after her own death by suicide. Paul was found unresponsive at his home in England on June 21. He was taken to the hospital before being pronounced dead, according to reports from multiple…
The price of beauty often comes with ugly consequences for kids in front of the camera. Thylane Blondeau, 25, the French model dubbed “the most beautiful girl in the world” at ages 6 and 17, radiated as one of the most beautiful brides on Monday, donning designer couture and cosmetics while tying the…
Oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz has returned to — and sometimes exceeds — pre-war levels despite lower total traffic after the US-Iran memorandum of understanding pushed Tehran to reopen the waterway, Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics…
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins ripped Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s progressive agenda on Tuesday, warning that New York’s leaders are “beginning to speak the language of control rather than of freedom.” President Trump’s Wall Street cop did not name the democratic socialist mayor in his keynote address, but left…
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San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution in…
