Pete Hegseth unveils plans for new US military base, touts ‘testosterone testing’ for warriors in Pentagon speech: ‘No wimps, no radicals’

WASHINGTON — A fired-up Secretary of War Pete Hegseth unveiled plans to construct the first new military base on US soil in over four decades and have state governors come before him on camera with “their best sales pitch.” Hegseth unveiled plans for the new base as part of six new initiatives during his culture war-heavy “State of the Force” address to a gathering of nearly many of the country’s enlisted military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. “We haven’t built a new base in this country in 40 years. That ends now,” Hegseth declared. “President Trump is…

Bill to limit stock trading in Congress is blocked by Senate Democrats

The US Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation placing new restrictions on stock trading by members of Congress, as Democrats refused to provide enough votes to advance the measure toward passage, arguing that it falls short of a full ban. By a vote of 53-47, the Senate halted a Republican drive…

Feds accuse 10 foreigners of illegal voting, registration fraud in Minnesota

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department announced charges Wednesday against 10 foreign nationals accused of illegally registering to vote and then casting ballots in Minnesota. Attorney General Todd Blanche told reporters that illegal aliens from Brazil, Ghana and Liberia falsely claimed US citizenship to vote in the 2022 midterm elections, the…

Anthropic co-founder Daniela Amodei and husband used stuffed-animal ‘advisory council’ for workplace conflicts: report

Anthropic co-founder Daniela Amodei used stuffed animals to work through office problems, giving them names and personalities for “managerial role-playing,” according to a report. The sister of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and her husband Holden Karnofsky used the toys as a “personal advisory council,” according to the piece published Wednesday…

LaMelo Ball’s partner arrested on felony drug charges

Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball’s partner Ana Montana was arrested Monday on felony drug charges in North Carolina, according to booking records obtained by TMZ. The model, whose real name is Analicia Chaves, is facing charges of two felony counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud or forgery, as…

How Ms. Rachel’s political activism is sparking pushback from parents

At first glance, Rachel Accurso, better known by her persona Ms. Rachel, looks like your typical toddler entertainer clad in denim overalls, a pink T-shirt, and a matching headband. However, Accurso has been at the center of political controversies, which heightened as she began talking about the situation in Gaza…

Dodgers actually making baseball better, former All-Star insists

The charge that the Dodgers are ruining baseball — and doing it with a seemingly bottomless bank account — surged back after they traded for two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. Shane Greene says the outrage overlooks an even greater advantage: Once players arrive in Los Angeles, they get better.…

Ro Khanna tears into Gavin Newsom over billionaires tax

Rep. Ro Khanna has accused Gavin Newsom of backing away from California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax because he fears retaliation from wealthy political donors. The outspoken Silicon Valley congressman, who has built a national reputation as one of the Democratic’s leading lefties, said many elected officials have been reluctant to…

Mets vs. Guardians picks, odds: MLB predictions, best bets Wednesday

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. The Mets will still field a roster this season and send out one of their better pitchers in Christian Scott on Wednesday against the…

Stephen Colbert’s daughter resigns from ‘60 Minutes’ — as program grapples with talent exodus: report

Stephen Colbert’s daughter has resigned from “60 Minutes,” becoming the latest behind-the-scenes producer to leave the venerable newsmagazine as it grapples with a talent exodus, a reportedly unaired Jeffrey Epstein investigation and mounting scrutiny of its future ownership. Madeleine Carlisle, a well-regarded associate producer who joined “60 Minutes” after reporting…

US’ largest food distributor stops lettuce purchases after cyclosporiasis deaths

The nation’s largest food distributor has immediately stopped carrying the nation’s scariest plant. Well, sort of. Sysco, the world’s largest broadline food distributor, has announced it will no longer buy iceberg lettuce from Mexico after the now-deadly ‌cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Houston-based company’s CEO Kevin Hourican recently told Reuters it is…

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