San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan raised eyebrows by floating a tax on electric-vehicle owners during Tuesday night’s gubernatorial debate. Mahan proposed the levy, along with a tax on high-income earners, while pushing to suspend the state’s gas tax as fuel prices continue to surge. “We need to reform this tax and make sure EV owners and higher-income owners are paying their fair share,” said Mahan, a moderate Democrat who’s gotten support from Silicon Valley. It marks the first time he has publicly mentioned a charge on electric vehicles. Mahan has been loudly advocating for a suspension of the gas tax…
A Democratic frontrunner in California’s gubernatorial race has been running on his experience working for former President Joe Biden — but one administration official issued a shocking judgment instead. Xavier Becerra, Biden’s head of the Department of Health and Human Services, has surged to the top of polls a month…
CNN’s Abby Phillip and Van Jones tangled Tuesday night over Democratic efforts to scrutinize Israel’s nuclear capabilities as the Jewish state battles Iran. The tense exchange erupted during a segment on “CNN NewsNight” about a letter from Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) and other House Dems pressing the Trump administration to…
The US Supreme Court rejected on Wednesday Apple’s request to temporarily block a judicial order that found the iPhone maker in violation of sweeping court-mandated changes to its lucrative App Store as part of an antitrust lawsuit by “Fortnite” maker Epic Games. Justice Elena Kagan, on behalf of the court, declined to pause a ruling by the…
The Astros are losing Carlos Correa for the remainder of the season to an injury that happened before their game against the Dodgers even started Tuesday. Correa suffered a torn left ankle tendon in a freak batting practice injury that requires surgery, and will be sidelined for six to eight…
Former Representative Katie Porter resorted to name-calling during a heated exchange at the California gubernatorial debate hosted by CNN Tuesday. During the debate, her Republican counterparts, Steve Hilton and Sheriff Chad Bianco, criticized the former congresswoman for her temperament, referencing a resurfaced video from last year that showed her clashing with an employee. “I can’t believe…
A proposed class action lawsuit claims Roku and TCL “bricked” thousands of smart TVs through defective software updates that allegedly left sets frozen, black-screened or completely unusable. Plaintiff Terri Else filed the complaint in federal court in California against Roku and TCL North America, accusing the companies of rolling out…
Walt Disney’s new Chief Executive Josh D’Amaro laid out his strategy for the entertainment company Wednesday, saying it would remain committed to creative excellence, strengthen its streaming business, capitalize on the power of live sports and continue to invest in its theme parks and cruise lines. “Our focus remains consistent — improve…
A dream trip has turned into a floating nightmare for passengers and crew aboard the MV Hondius, where a hantavirus outbreak has killed three and sickened at least four others. Nearly 150 people still on board are in quarantine after health officials confirmed that two passengers were infected with the…
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. After playing the “Game of the Decade” in the first leg of their Champions League semifinals last week, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain will…
If you’ve seen The Snowman, then you’re going to recognize the main character of that police thriller, Detective Harry Hole, even though Michael Fassbender isn’t playing him this time. Instead, Tobias Santelmann is taking the leading role in Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole. The show is based on Jo Nesbø‘s fifth…
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. With their high-wattage glamour and mystique, Hollywood’s classic film stars had the ability to elevate jewelry to mythic stature. Their sparkling on- and off-screen bijoux,…
Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman went to war Tuesday night in a blistering mayoral debate that exploded into a public brawl over crime, homelessness, police staffing and who voters should blame for Los Angeles spiraling deeper into chaos. For 90 combative minutes inside the Sherman Oaks East Valley…
Apple on Tuesday agreed to pay $250 million to settle claims it misled customers into buying iPhones with a deceiving marketing campaign about its voice assistant Siri’s new AI features. If approved, it would be one of the largest-ever settlements from Apple and result in cash payments of up to…
The Pentagon has announced that they employ specialized energy weapons for defense, seemingly vindicating researchers who’d long warned about the tech. The Department of War’s Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael announced this development in an X post fittingly — or perhaps eerily — posted on May the 4th, more popularly…
Researchers have created the world’s first miniature, proof-of-concept quantum battery. If the technology can be replicated, it could transform the field of energy storage forever and open up new possibilities for lightweight, remote electrification, experts say.The research team outlined their design for the quantum battery in a study published March…
Taylor Frankie Paul is getting candid about her physical health amid the recent cancellation of The Bachelorette and her custody drama with ex Dakota Mortensen. In a Tuesday, May 5 Instagram post, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star shared what appears to be an AI-generated image of herself staring…
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. Beyond its intrinsic beauty, jewelry holds memories, transporting people back to important moments in their lives. Alexa talked to three gem-fluencers about their treasured first…
Contrary to popular conjecture, late sex predator Jeffrey Epstein had solid dirt on “only one person” and strenuously denied any connection to Mossad or the CIA, his former lawyer Alan Dershowitz told “Pod Force One.” Dershowitz, 87, who was part of the legal team that helped the late financer win…
Austin Reaves sat by his locker with his feet in an ice bucket. He stared at the ground and spoke in hushed tones. The Lakers desperately needed him to have a scoring explosion in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against the Thunder, but he had a disappearing act in…
Jersey Shore’s Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is opening up about his mental health after fans expressed concern over his behavior in a recent viral video. In a series of Instagram Story posts on Tuesday, May 5, Ortiz-Magro, 40, revealed that he suffers from depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. “I want to start…
You know her as Dean’s wife on “Gilmore Girls” and Stefan’s 350-year-old bestie on “The Vampire Diaries,” but Arielle Kebbel is now part of the Taylor Sheridan multiverse as US Marshal Belle Skinner on CBS’ “Marshals” (the most-watched new TV show of the season). “She’s a cowgirl at heart, who…
WASHINGTON — President Trump told The Post Wednesday morning it is “too soon” to start thinking about face-to-face peace talks between the US and Iran, despite optimistic reports the two nations were closing in on a potential framework to end their 67-day war. Asked whether The Post should prepare to…
Asked about President Trump’s phone call Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hegseth responded, “I was not on it, but those that were said it was a strong call, reaffirming, hopefully, the opportunity for some peace in Russia and Ukraine, and also a recognition that as pertains to this conflict,…
Maeve O’Neil, a 19-year-old freshman at George Washington University, knew she was sick — but had no idea just how dire it had become. It was seeing a dramatic spike in her respiratory rate, resting heart rate and body temperature through her device that gave her the courage to get…
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Travis Kelce‘s “New Heights” podcast has announced his return to the Kansas City Chiefs for his 14th season in the NFL. After months of speculation, the podcast revealed via Instagram on Monday, March 9, that the tight end, 36, will be “back with the Chiefs for year 14.” “New Heights”…
President Trump confirmed Monday night that he was “not happy” with the choice of Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader of Iran, claiming in an interview that “I don’t believe he can live in peace.” Trump also told Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst that…
Former New York Jets first-round pick Darron Lee consulted ChatGPT about how to “cover up” the murder of his girlfriend, who he allegedly beat and stabbed to death last month, according to prosecutors. Lee, 31, allegedly sent the disturbing messages to the chat bot days before Gabriella Carvalho Perpétuo was…
Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and François Arnaud have released a joint statement condemning “racist” and “homophobic” comments from fans of the HBO Max show. “Don’t call yourself a fan if you share racist / homophobic / biphobic / misogynistic / ageist/ ableist / parasocial/ bigoted comments of any kind,”…
Will it be the best thing since sliced bread? Keto is a high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carb diet designed to plunge the body into ketosis, where it burns fat instead of carbs for fuel. Dieters often shed up to 10 pounds the first two weeks — mainly water weight — while…
The alleged mistress of disgraced University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has broken her silence, claiming she faced “years of manipulation, harassment, and exploitation” by the married coach — and that the school failed to protect her. Paige Shiver released a statement through her attorneys with the Chicago-based Action…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! It’s no surprise to see Jennifer Garner wearing a look we love. What was unexpected, though, was her outfit’s striking resemblance to another fashion icon we adore, Kylie Kelce. Garner was…
Bryce Hopkins smiled then laughed. Of course, his first Big East Tournament game as a Johnnie could wind up coming against his old team, Providence. “I kind of had a feeling it was going to happen again,” the 6-foot-7 St. John’s forward said Monday during a meet and greet with…
Timothée Chalamet first took aim at ballet and opera years before he suggested both were dying artforms in a recent interview. “I was like, no woe is me thing, but whether you’re working on movies or acting, or pursuing your thing, I started to get the sense that [movies were],…
QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Taklamakan Desert, China [38.459991514, 80.87050739]What’s in the photo? A river and a mountain range forming a giant Y shapeWhich satellite took the photo? Landsat 9When was it taken? Sept. 11, 2025This striking satellite snap shows a massive letter Y lurking in the heart of a recently…
ST. LOUIS — Between the additions of Brayden Schenn and Ondrej Palat, the Islanders added two players worth about $13.5 million to their books, but they aren’t currently worried about creating a cap squeeze. Not for these playoffs, when Alexander Romanov is a possibility to return from LTIR, and not…
Gwen Stefani says getting pregnant with son Apollo Bowie Flynn Rossdale at age 43 helped inspire her to become a Christian. “I really wanted to have another baby. I really did,” Stefani, 56, explained in an interview published on the “Hallow: Prayers and Meditation” YouTube channel on Thursday, March 5.…
In an emotional interview that aired on the Golf Channel on Monday night, Gary Woodland said he couldn’t “waste energy anymore hiding” his battle with post-traumatic stress disorder that he’s dealt with since a 2023 brain surgery. Woodland had successfully undergone the life-or-death procedure to remove a brain lesion in…
Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian’s connection is growing stronger. “They are going strong and really happy. Lewis is head over heels and those closest to him believe he has finally met his match,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “He has waited over a decade for his dream girl and…
LOS ANGELES — Mohamed Diawara’s first NBA dunk was a poster. The Knicks rookie highlighted an otherwise dreary Knicks loss Monday with a dribble through the Clippers defense before a one-handed jam over fellow Frenchman Nic Batum. It occurred late in the third quarter and ignited a pro-Knicks crowd at…
It didn’t take long for Charles Melton’s love life to make headlines as he made a name for himself on Riverdale. Melton found love on the set of The CW show with costar and onscreen love interest Camila Mendes. The pair went public with their romance in 2018, with Mendes…
LOS ANGELES — A day earlier, coach Mike Brown made an impassioned plea to his players about taking care of the ball. As he put it, control the controllables. They didn’t listen. The Knicks committed 20 turnovers in a second consecutive slopfest in L.A., this time falling 126-118 to the…
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