WASHINGTON — Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told a congressional committee Wednesday that a lunch invitation from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on his private Caribbean island was “unsettling” — but that didn’t stop Lutnick from traveling there with his wife and kids in 2012. One source familiar with Lutnick’s remarks told The Post that the cabinet official “did not know” how an Epstein assistant knew he was traveling through the US Virgin Islands and found that fact “unsettling.” Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis Lutnick, 64, told members of…
Michael Jordan has been named the biggest icon in American sports history by fans around the world, research shows. A study of 10,000 fans of US sports found the NBA star ranked first in the poll, closely followed by basketball player Kobe Bryant, baseball pitcher and hitter Shohei Ohtani and LeBron James.…
Local authorities have responded to FBI director Kash Patel’s allegations that the bureau was kept from helping with the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. “Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is aware of FBI Director Kash Patel’s recent interview and statement,” a spokesperson for the police force told Us Weekly in…
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…
Disgraced ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana tried to wrangle a settlement from the bank worth “north of $20 million” before he filed his bombshell sexual harassment lawsuit last year, The Post has learned. Sources familiar with the matter said the 35-year-old financier initially sought the jaw-dropping payout last June – despite…
The Real Housewives of Orange County star Shannon Beador is sharing a somber update on her beloved pet, dog Archie. “I know my posts about my dogs are usually fun and silly, but today I wanted to share something more serious,” Beador, 62, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, May 5.…
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…
Tracker‘s success on CBS is a point of pride for Justin Hartley, who went out of his way to credit Taylor Swift for some of that overwhelming viewership. During the Tuesday, May 5, episode of Tommy DiDario‘s “I’ve Never Said This Before” podcast, Hartley, 49, recalled how the Super Bowl…
London Jewelers is honored to celebrate a century in business. To mark the glittering milestone, the company has published a new coffee-table book tracing its illustrious history. The story starts in 1926, when Polish emigré and self-taught watchmaker Charles London opened a small namesake shop in the heart of Glen…
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…
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…
Medical innovation has really give people a shot at better heart health. About 805,000 people in the US have heart attacks every year, with one occurring every 40 seconds — and an alarming increase in those under 45. But new blockbuster medications that have taken the health world by storm…
Perhaps the nastiest pinky finger injury you can imagine. Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt had to be rushed to the locker room during the second quarter of the Thunder’s 108-90 victory over the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Tuesday night after suffering a full dislocation of his…
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…
Tori Spelling made it clear she is over the cruel comments about her appearance. The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum, 52, admitted the remarks she sees online do “hurt” her feelings during a candid exchange with Botched star Dr. Terry Dubrow on the Monday, March 9, episode of her “misSPELLING” podcast,…
The Jets expected to lose guard Alijah Vera-Tucker in free agency. But they probably didn’t count on having to see him twice a year. Vera-Tucker agreed to a three-year contract with the division rival Patriots late Monday night, according to the NFL Network. It is a three-year deal worth $42…
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After nearly 50 years in Orange County, Yamaha Motor Corp. USA is packing up its headquarters — trading Cypress, California for Kennesaw, Georgia in a sweeping corporate shift that will impact about 250 workers.The motorcycle and motorsports giant says the move is part of major “structural reforms” meant to boost…
WNBA collective bargaining agreement negotiations have intensified as Tuesday’s deadline nears. In March alone, the league and players union have exchanged three CBA proposals, including two over the weekend. No details have been shared on either of the two most recent offers. The lack of details on these offers suggests…
Lindsey Vonn is still struggling to stand on her own as she recovers from a gruesome injury that almost cost the Olympic skier her left leg — but she’s still in the gym working out. The gold medalist, 41, posted a video via her Instagram Story on Monday, March 9,…
PHILADELPHIA — Wins like this have been a rarity for the Rangers as of late. The kind where the team leaves little doubt about how it’s going to go. A complete 60-minute effort has not been the norm for this Blueshirts team over the past couple of seasons, but this…
Some influencers decided to part ways with their significant others in 2026. Days after the New Year, news broke that content creator Kristy Scott filed for divorce from husband Desmond Scott after 11 years of marriage. In her filing, Kristy cited alleged infidelity as the reason for their split and…
Rep Kevin Kiley made his name as a leading California Republican — but is now ditching the party to fight “extreme hyperpartisanship.” Kiley said Monday he spoke to no one — neither Republican Party leadership nor House Speaker Mike Johnson — before deciding to register as an Independent ahead of…
One of the organizations that successfully sued the Trump administration over the president’s main tariffs is filing a new suit fighting the levies he imposed after his stunning loss at the Supreme Court last month. The non-profit Liberty Justice Center filed the complaint Monday at the US Court of International…
Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The research, published in the British Journal of Pharmacology, found that cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG) significantly reduced liver fat and improved metabolic…
The Phillies made sure Jesús Luzardo isn’t going anywhere. The team locked up the 28-year-old lefty on a five-year, $135 million contract extension on Monday, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. Luzardo was set to become a free agent at the end of the 2026 season after coming over in a…
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