Gavin Newsom is not a betting man. California’s governor on Friday issued an executive order banning insider profiteering by state officials, blocking political appointees from using confidential government information to place bets on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, the latter of which recently named Donald Trump Jr. as a strategic advisor. “Public service should not be a get-rich-quick scheme,” Newsom said in a statement that took direct aim at the president. The executive order immediately expands existing state ethics rules to cover the online platforms that allow users to wager on real-world events such as military actions, elections and…
WASHINGTON — House Republicans are preparing to reject a Senate-passed funding bill to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security, prolonging a more than 40-day shutdown. The impasse could mean more pain for hundreds of thousands of federal workers who are missing paychecks, and no permanent solution for long lines at…
Mike Lindell was accosted by a woman saying she was serving him legal papers while he was being interviewed at the Conservative Political Action Conference — a chaotic on-camera moment that saw the MyPillow founder and conservative commentator try to dodge the delivery before tossing the documents aside. The unnamed…
President Donald Trump’s war on Iran is the perfect embodiment of all that is wrong with our ongoing fossil fuel dependence. And it puts an exclamation mark on the case for a clean energy transition. Renewable energy promises a more secure, domestically sustainable and inexhaustible energy source — via wind,…
The problem with having a spat with a high-profile commentator is that they’ll always have a microphone in front of them to respond. We’re officially onto Round 3 of the Stephen A. Smith-Josh Hart beef after Smith responded to the Knicks star’s comments that were in response to Smith originally…
Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will serve just over 10 years behind bars after a federal judge trimmed her prison sentence by a year — while stressing her massive fraud still warrants serious punishment. US District Judge Edward Davila on Thursday took 12 months off of her original sentence of…
Sony Group is raising global prices of its PlayStation 5 consoles, including a $100 increase in the US, marking its second hike in less than a year as the Japanese firm grapples with rising costs of key components such as memory chips. The tech industry’s race to build out artificial intelligence infrastructure has…
As the winter constellations sit lower and lower in the night sky, April sees the arrival of some pretty exciting night sky events. The full moon at the start of the month provides an excellent target for beginners, and not only is there the breathtaking Lyrid meteor shower to enjoy…
A year after the birth of her youngest daughter, Kylie Kelce is doing what she does best: Shattering illusions of womanhood and motherhood from behind her podcast mic. The former athlete and current podcast superstar unleashed the fury of hell — or, more accurately, the fury of a mother of…
Iran has banned its sports teams from traveling to countries it considers “hostile,” Iranian state TV reported Thursday ahead of Tractor FC’s scheduled soccer game in Saudi Arabia. The ban announced by Iran’s Ministry of Sports in Tehran didn’t mention the World Cup which starts June 11 in the United…
The Old Guard is a superhero story meets covert ops and military, but without any capes or costumes. The superpowered beings at the heart of the film are a mysterious group of immortal beings, led by Andromache or “Andy” (Charlize Theron), who have secretly protected humanity for millennia. As they…
The Trump administration announced the launch of the White House app on Friday, promising news “straight from the source, no filter.” The administration announcement followed a series of social media teases in recent days, causing frenzied speculation about what was coming. Upon opening the app, users were greeted with a…
QUICK FACTSName: Lençóis Maranhenses National ParkLocation: State of Maranhão, BrazilCoordinates: -2.5299, -43.0250Why it’s incredible: Lençóis Maranhenses looks like a desert, yet it hosts thousands of temporary lagoons.Lençóis Maranhenses is a national park on Brazil’s northeast coast that is famous for its white sand dunes peppered with thousands of temporary, crystal-clear…
The latest viral fitness trend gives a whole new meaning to “girl push-ups.” Across TikTok, ladies are dropping down for a set and popping back up stunned, finding that a small tweak to their form suddenly makes the move easier, more comfortable — and, for some, possible for the first…
Matt Painter had the same reaction as everyone else to Purdue’s buzzer-beating win over Texas. “Holy sh-t,” the Boilermakers coach said as he walked off the court Thursday following the 79-77 Sweet 16 victory, as captured on video by WTHR. No. 2-seeded Purdue edged the No. 11 Longhorns on Trey…
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Miranda Hope McWhorter is speaking out after Us Weekly exclusively confirmed that costar Jessi Draper kissed her ex-husband, Chase McWhorter. “I knew there had been communication between Chase and Jessi but not to what extent,” Miranda, 27, said in a statement to Entertainment Tonight…
Sheryl Sandberg fast-tracked a recent college grad to become CEO of her feminist nonprofit Lean In — and veteran staffers are heading for the exits, according to a report. Bridget Griswold — a former Meta product manager who entered the workforce just three years ago — rose from a newly…
Some people see numbers as always having certain colors — for example, they see the number 5 as red. A new study reveals that their eyes react as if they see those colors in the real world.The study found that people with synesthesia — a neurological condition in which the…
Gianna Girardi was born just as her uncle Joe’s distinguished MLB playing career was ending. But his continued connection to baseball helped foster her love of it — and she is now starting her career in the sport in one of the cities that the longtime catcher and manager plied…
Miranda McWhorter is addressing the drama surrounding her ex-husband Chase McWhorter and her Secret Lives of Mormon Wives costar Jessi Draper. After an insider told Us Weekly that Jessi and Chase got cozy at a recent party, Miranda took to her TikTok account on Thursday, March 26, to react. “[Get ready…
The “jealous” Russian ex-MMA fighter convicted of beating up his ex-girlfriend on a January 2025 FaceTime call with President Trump’s son, Barron, was sentenced Friday to four years in prison. Matvei Rumiantsev, found guilty in January, was described as a “man given to jealousy” and “totally unrepentant” by a London…
Maybe the most overlooked part of Larry Fink’s annual letter is probably the most optimistic: That people need to get on the investment train or be run over by it. That was On The Money’s takeaway from the BlackRock CEO’s yearly missive, among the most read pieces of CEO guidance…
The spring is almost here, and this means one thing — it won’t be long before the sudden rise in pollen count starts wreaking havoc on hay fever sufferers. If that’s you, do not worry. Investing in a good air purifier can help you reduce your exposure to these pesky…
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. In most fantasy baseball articles, so much time is spent discussing which players to draft that few people are warned off the players you…
The Bachelorette leads’ very own group chat has been inactive since Taylor Frankie Paul’s season was canceled, according to Rachel Lindsay. “Everybody has been silent since the information came out, except for the few people that have decided to talk on social media,” Rachel, 40, claimed on the Thursday, March…
Four socialist NYC lawmakers will be forced to explain under oath why a Republican colleague faces potential censure over alleged Islamophobic remarks — while they routinely make racist and libelous statements about conservatives, The Post has learned. Lawyers representing firebrand Councilwoman Vickie Paladino (R-Queens) in her free-speech lawsuit served Brooklyn pols Chi…
Steph Curry accompanied the Warriors on their six-game road trip, but the Golden State superstar won’t return to the court until the team returns home. Curry, who missed his 20th consecutive game Friday night with inflammation in his right knee, is continuing to make “good progress” in his recovery from…
Jana Kramer has thoughts about ABC’s last-minute decision to cancel Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette. “Abuse is never great TV,” Kramer, 42, said on the Thursday, March 19, episode of her “I Do, Part 2” podcast. “Where it’s being physical, that is not something that our children need…
California’s race for governor is an imperfect 10. No fewer than eight Democrats and two Republicans are vying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, and Californians are starting to take stock of what’s on the menu for the June 2 primary election. The Golden State is facing crises on multiple fronts,…
Drew Fortescue is turning pro. The star Boston College defenseman is signing his entry-level deal with the Rangers and reporting to New York, a source told The Post’s Mollie Walker. He was their third-round pick in 2023. This story will be updated
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Cinema has a profound, undeniable effect on the fashion world. In fact, lately I’m seeing a ton of Wuthering Heights–style pieces everywhere I turn, and I’m fully leaning into the…
She’s trippin’. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) spent nearly $19,000 in campaign cash last year on a shrink who specializes in controversial ketamine therapy. The socialist lawmaker hired Boston-based Dr. Brian Boyle, the chief psychiatric officer at Stella, a chain of mental health clinics focusing on “novel” therapies popular with Hollywood…
Pro Football Hall of Famer Darrell Green’s playing dreams are still alive. The 66-year-old two-time Super Bowl champion is taking part in team trials this weekend in California with hopes of making the USA Flag Football’s national team ahead of the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships in Germany. If…
This weekend, I couldn’t be more excited to check out the new Ryan Gosling movie, Project Hail Mary. The sci-fi story follows a science teacher (Gosling) who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of how he got there. While Project Hail Mary looks to be a fun, sci-fi spectacle, I…
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing furious backlash after breaking his Ramadan fast with Muslim jailbirds on notorious Rikers Island – and describing it one of his “most meaningful evenings” since taking office. “It was a night that will stay with me for quite some time,” the city’s first Muslim mayor…
Not all booze is created equal — and for wine lovers, that could be good news. Across the country, Americans are cutting back on alcohol, with surveys showing most adults now believe even a drink or two a day can be bad for your health. But new research suggests the…
ORLANDO, Fla. — Lakers forward Jake LaRavia already knew about the achievement. When speaking with the California Post inside of the visitor’s locker room at Kaseya Center before the Lakers’ road win over the Heat on Thursday, LaRavia recalled exactly how many games ago he set a new career-high for…
Unlike some of the other streamers, the bulk of HBO Max‘s new movies in March tend to be older titles. Thankfully, there are some interesting and quirky films to choose from, especially if you happened to miss them in theaters. The Watch With Us team has selected the following three…
President Trump celebrated the death of former FBI director and Special Counsel Robert Mueller with a teeth-baring social media post on Saturday. “Robert Mueller just died. Good, I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people! President DONALD J. TRUMP,” he posted shortly after Mueller’s death was announced.…
Not that individual tastes should serve as a scientific meter, but for years I’ve received missives from Yankees fans who wished that Howie Rose was theirs. Rose, who will pack it in after this season at age 72 — and after a serious health issue two years ago — had…
The Madison cast has found love in their dating lives. According to the official synopsis, The Madison follows the Clyburn family from New York City, who “relocate to the Madison River valley of southwest Montana for emotional recovery following a tragedy that shattered the family.” In addition to Kurt Russell…
Former FBI Director and special counsel Robert Mueller has died at the age of 81, his family announced Saturday. “With deep sadness, we are sharing the news that Bob passed away last night. His family asks that their privacy be respected,” Mueller’s family said in a statement shared to social…
Nicholas Brendon was open with fans about his health before his untimely death at 54. The actor, best known for playing the lovable and wisecracking Xander Harris on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” died in his sleep from “natural causes,” his family revealed in an Instagram post Friday. “We are heartbroken…
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