California quietly launches M car repair freebies — only for EV drivers

The state of California will pick up the tab for personal car repairs as part of an under-the-radar program — but only if you own an EV. The California Air Resources Board has quietly launched a $10 million program that pays for battery repairs up to $7,500 for electric vehicles — or, if the battery can’t be salvaged, up to $10,000 if you choose to purchase or lease a new car. Called the Zero-Emission Assurance Project, the plan launched statewide on March 30. Anyone who has “purchased and continuously owned a used zero-emission vehicle” through two state funding assistance programs…

Jose Reyes defends Francisco Lindor after ugly Mets performance

One Mets shortstop is sticking up for another. Jose Reyes posted a supportive message for Francisco Lindor after his blunder-filled mess of a game in Wednesday’s 2-1 loss to the Cardinals in 11 innings. Lindor forgot how many outs there were in the first inning and got picked off at…

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Trump tells Pam Bondi her time is running out as attorney general

President Trump told Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday that she would soon be out as head of the Department of Justice, a source with knowledge of the conversation told The Post on Thursday. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and…

Lead-tainted dinosaur chicken nuggets sold at Walmart spark nationwide health alert

Lead-contaminated dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold at Walmart have triggered a nationwide public health alert, with federal officials warning the products may still be sitting in consumers’ freezers. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said frozen, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets produced by Dorada Foods may contain unsafe levels…

Chinese satellite with robotic ‘octopus arm’ passes key refueling test in orbit — making longer-lived space assets more likely

A Chinese satellite equipped with a robotic “octopus arm” has passed a key refueling test in low Earth orbit (LEO), according to state-run media. The achievement highlights China’s continued leadership with this particular technology, which NASA has not yet caught up with.The experimental spacecraft will eventually deploy a giant balloon…

Tommy DeVito launches new romance in vacation pics — with Jaxson Dart chiming in

Patriots backup quarterback Tommy DeVito went public with his relationship Wednesday, sharing Instagram photos from a recent romantic vacation to Turks and Caicos. DeVito posted snapshots with a brunette woman named Michayla, one of which featured her resting her head on his shoulder while standing in an elevator. “My 🐔🫶🏼,”…

AOC to oppose all aid to Israel –even for Iron Dome after facing lefty backlash

WASHINGTON — Bronx and Queens Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declared that she will no longer support any military aid to Israel, even for defense purposes, buckling to intense pressure from the far left. Previously, Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) backed legislation to replenish Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system, though she had been critical of…

Tempers flare between Dem Rep. Maxine Waters and Scott Bessent over inflation: ‘Can you shut him up?’

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) lashed out Wednesday at Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent — telling him at one point to “shut up” after a tense exchange over inflation. Waters suggested that President Trump’s tariffs were inflationary and that immigration enforcement was tanking housing affordability during a House Financial Services Committee hearing about the state of the US…

Bahama Breeze restaurant chain closing after nearly 30 years in business

Darden Restaurants announced on Tuesday that it will close its Bahama Breeze chain after nearly 30 years in operation. The Orlando-based company said it will permanently shut down 14 of Bahama Breeze’s 28 restaurants, while converting the remaining locations into other Darden brands. Restaurants designated for permanent closure will continue operating through…

Guerschon Yabusele’s disappointing Knicks stint ends with trade to Bulls

Guerschon Yabusele’s time in New York is up. Amid swirling trade buzz, Yabusele was dealt to the Bulls on Wednesday night for Dalen Terry, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. The Post had previously reported the Knicks were in active talks to trade Yabusele, who signed a two-year deal with a player…

Trump says ayatollah should be ‘very worried’ as planned US-Iran talks nixed over Tehran’s last-minute demands 

President Trump said Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei should be “very worried” ahead of on-again, off-again diplomatic talks on Friday. “We’ve had [protesters’] back and, look, their country’s a mess right now because of us,” Trump told NBC news, referring to the administration’s efforts to wipe out Tehran’s nuclear program. The…

Chrysler recalls over 450K vehicles citing brake light failure

Chrysler is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles and more than 2,000 tow-trailer modules over a brake light failure that could raise the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects 456,287 vehicles and an additional 2,871 tow-trailer modules, the NHTSA said in…

Gavin Newsom’s Prop 50 vanity project gets green light from Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court gave the green light Wednesday to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redrawn California’s congressional maps — handing Democrats a major victory before the midterm elections. The Newsom-backed Proposition 50, which was approved by Golden State voters on their election ballots last year as gerrymandering fights in states across…

Pizza Hut to shutter 250 ‘underperforming’ locations

Pizza Hut is shutting down 250 locations as its parent company completes a strategic review of the business, warning it could potentially sell off the chain. The “underperforming” storefronts – which amount to about 3% of Pizza Hut’s US footprint – will be shuttered in the first half of this…

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