Gov. Gavin Newsom is putting millions behind an effort to tackle one of California’s biggest election headaches: the state’s notoriously slow vote count. As part of California’s newly approved $351.7 billion state budget, Newsom and Democratic lawmakers allocated $40 million to help counties process ballots more quickly before the November general election. Republican strategist Matt Klink argued the funding addresses the symptoms rather than the underlying cause. “California shouldn’t need a $40 million fix for a problem of its own making,” Klink told The California Post. “If Sacramento wants faster election results, the governor and the legislature should examine and alter the laws that…
California lawmakers accusing oil companies of exploiting the Iran war to gouge drivers are now backing a bill that would allow the state to crack down under its emergency price-gouging laws. The Wartime Price Gouging Prevention Act (SB 493) — co-authored by Sen. Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) and Sen. Ben…
Stocks on Tuesday wrapped up their strongest quarter in years as traders shrugged off concerns about an AI bubble and hoped for a final peace deal with Iran – but more volatility could be in store this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 0.3%, or 136.46 points, for a…
WASHINGTON — You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things can cause itchiness, sometimes serious diseases. Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can…
The Blazers are keeping their big man. Center Robert Williams III is staying in Portland, agreeing to a three-year, $44 million extension to remain with the Trail Blazers, ESPN reported Tuesday. The extension will keep him in Portland through the 2028-29 season. Williams, 28, has dealt with injury issues throughout…
JPMorgan has filed a motion to overturn a Wall Street regulator’s $4.25 million award to a broker who claims he was wrongly fired for ordering a deli platter on the company dime – a case that’s prompted other banks to try to crack down on jumbo judgements. In a late…
Thank you, cheese-us. Multiple studies have found that consuming ultra-processed foods like chips, ice cream and pizza can increase the risk of multiple health conditions like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression and other chronic diseases. But now when you reach for the unholy (and unhealthy) trinity of fat, salt…
Kawhi Leonard is leaving Hollywood. In a stunning move, the Clippers have agreed to trade Leonard back to the Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, according to Shams Charania. The trade signals the end to one of the most dramatic NBA…
Former Love Island UK host Caroline Flack‘s brother, Paul Flack, has died at age 55, six years after her own death by suicide. Paul was found unresponsive at his home in England on June 21. He was taken to the hospital before being pronounced dead, according to reports from multiple…
The price of beauty often comes with ugly consequences for kids in front of the camera. Thylane Blondeau, 25, the French model dubbed “the most beautiful girl in the world” at ages 6 and 17, radiated as one of the most beautiful brides on Monday, donning designer couture and cosmetics while tying the…
Oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz has returned to — and sometimes exceeds — pre-war levels despite lower total traffic after the US-Iran memorandum of understanding pushed Tehran to reopen the waterway, Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics…
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins ripped Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s progressive agenda on Tuesday, warning that New York’s leaders are “beginning to speak the language of control rather than of freedom.” President Trump’s Wall Street cop did not name the democratic socialist mayor in his keynote address, but left…
This medical mishap is no laughing matter. Comedian Hannah Berner, 34, has revealed that after getting injections for jaw tension, she woke up to an unpleasant surprise: She couldn’t smile. Not because she was sad — she just physically could not pull he mouth into a grin. “Like joy, laughter…
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. This just might be the last time Ronaldo steps on the pitch in a World Cup match. On Thursday, July 2, CR7’s Portugal will line…
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy would have no problem hiring Dianna Russini after the fallout surrounding her alleged relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. “No-brainer, if she wanted to work here, we’d do it,” Portnoy, 49, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting his memoir, Cancel Me If…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court smacked down President Trump’s executive order denying birthright citizenship to children of illegal immigrants and tourists Tuesday, quashing a marquee policy of his for the second time in under five months. Trump’s day one order had been in limbo amid a legal battle over whether it…
Time for a gut check. Cases of colorectal cancer are on the rise, surpassing breast and brain cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths among adults under 50. But earlier diagnoses could soon be possible thanks to a recent discovery — in which scientists also confirmed that a single…
Luka Dončić just said goodbye to LeBron James with an emotional social media post. On his Instagram page, Dončić shared a photo of he and James hugging with the caption, “An honor to play with and learn from you @kingjames.” Dončić’s message came just a couple hours after it was…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jennifer Lawrence isn’t one to trade comfort for fashion, and her latest slide sandal style is the perfect example. She leaned into a low-key, effortlessly aesthetic style, and we’re copying…
Iran has not received any of the $6 billion in frozen assets the US pledged to dole out in exchange for progress made implementing the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, Qatar confirmed Tuesday. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis While…
David Muir remains the undisputed king of the evening network news, while NBC’s Tom Llamas continues to gain ground on the perennial ratings leader. ABC’s “World News Tonight” finished June as the nation’s most-watched nightly newscast, averaging 7.82 million viewers and narrowly edging out NBC’s “Nightly News” in the advertiser-coveted…
Two lumps of potato discovered in a roughly 500-year-old Inca storage room in Peru are a rare find: freeze-dried potatoes predating the Spanish invasion, a new study finds.These freeze-dried potatoes, known as chuño, were once a backbone of the Inca Empire’s food supply and a product so fragile that they…
A stomach-churning parasite that causes explosive, watery diarrhea has sickened over 140 people across multiple states — with the highest number of cases in New York. According to the CDC, 145 people ranging in age from 5 to 86 years and from 20 states contracted the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis between May and…
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Isaac Rochell and wife Allison Kuch have enjoyed a front-row seat to the upcoming Secret Lives of Mormon Wives spinoff in Orange County — and he’s convinced his neighbors are going to impact the highly-anticipated show. “We’re in Orange County. We know half the people on this show. Oh my…
Michigan Senate hopeful Mallory McMorrow stood by her since-deleted tweets digging at rural America, whom the Democrat suggested needs to learn from coastal elites. McMorrow’s past tweets disparaging rural America were first reported by The Post last year but have since gained renewed scrutiny due to a recent CNN report…
OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a modest oil output hike for June, an increase that will remain largely on paper as long as the Iran war continues to disrupt Gulf oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Seven OPEC+ countries will raise oil output targets by 188,000 barrels per day in June, the third…
The Red Sox’s nightmare season may have taken another unfortunate turn Sunday. Starter Ranger Suarez exited in the fourth inning of the final game of their weekend series with the Astros with right hamstring tightness. Suarez had thrown 70 pitches through four scoreless innings and allowed three hits before exiting…
Beloved actress Selma Blair is opening up about her favorite Met Gala moments — and vows to “one day” return to fashion’s biggest night. “I used to be a big Met Gala attendee,” Blair, 53, exclusively told Us Weekly on Friday, May 1, while attending Calamigos Ranch Resort & Spa’s…
A giant renewal affirmed that the success of Downtown’s eastern side isn’t limited to the World Trade Center and Brookfield Place. Cleary Gottlieb renewed on 475,000 square feet at Brookfield Properties’ One Liberty for 20 more years. The law firm is the largest tenant in the 2.3 million square-foot tower on Broadway…
A University of Tennessee student was shocked to find a TikTok video she shot to celebrate her high school graduation was being used in ads for a “nasty hookup” app that touted her as a possible “friend with benefit,” a new lawsuit claimed. Kaelyn Lunglhofer claimed British Virgin Islands-based tech…
Despite going undrafted, Diego Pavia has a chance. The controversial, brash Heisman finalist accepted an invitation to the Ravens minicamp after the NFL draft and earned a deal with the team shortly after. Jesse Minter, the new Ravens head coach hired following a two-year stint as the Chargers’ defensive coordinator,…
Cooper DeJean has apparently left the notorious Philadelphia Eagles-Dallas Cowboys rivalry on the gridiron after attending the 2026 Kentucky Derby alongside Cowboys cheerleader Abby Summers. DeJean, 23, walked the red carpet at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, with a group of four companions. The pro athlete, fittingly, sported a…
Strong leasing momentum in the Feil Organization’s portfolio snared another new tenant — HDR Engineering, which signed for 74,000 square feet on three full floors at 7 Penn Plaza, formerly known as 370 Seventh Ave. HDR, the largest US-based employee-owned architecture and engineering firm, will move from 500 Seventh Ave., where…
Power the Future, a pro-energy advocacy group, is asking Congress to take a closer look at opposition to data centers springing up across the country. In a letter to Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) the group asked lawmakers to open formal investigations into millions of dollars in funding they believe…
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 Raptors had their sports movie moment in Game 6 when RJ Barrett’s go-ahead 3-pointer bounced perfectly above the rim and hovered for what seemed like…
The Hills alum Audrina Patridge’s relationship with singer Michael Ray keeps getting sweeter — and could even result in a walk down the wedding aisle. “I’m open to it,” Patridge, 40, exclusively told Us Weekly on Friday, May 1, while attending Calamigos Ranch Resort & Spa’s Leading Hotels of the…
Bye, bye, Redeye. Fireman Hospitality Group’s Redeye Grill, a Manhattan dining institution since 1995, will serve its last cowboy ribeye steak and shellfish tower on July 12, Realty Check has learned. CEO Ben Grossman, who’s run the 11-location eatery empire since founder Shelly Fireman passed away at 93 last October, said, “After…
Twins right-handed pitcher Joe Ryan left his Sunday afternoon start against the Blue Jays after facing just two batters with an apparent elbow injury. After striking out Toronto’s leadoff hitter, Yohendrick Pinango, Ryan walked Kazuma Okamoto on his ninth pitch of the game and immediately signaled to the dugout. Ryan…
The Pitt star Isa Briones is calling out “disrespectful” fans attending her Broadway performances. “Hey hey hey! Once again, Broadway is not a circus,” Briones, 27, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Saturday, May 2. “Do not yell whatever you want at the performers. Yelling ‘When are you going to…
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has revealed he has more damning evidence of former FBI Director James Comey’s alleged threats against President Trump — and said it wasn’t just the viral “86 47” Instagram post that got him arrested again. “Rest assured that the career assistant United States attorneys in…
It has been a turbulent week for Texas Tech quarterback Brandon Sorsby, and it took another interesting turn over the weekend. The embattled signal caller has retained Jeffrey Kessler, an antitrust and sports law attorney known for his work on cases against the NCAA and NFL, for his upcoming legal…
BritBox’s The Other Bennet Sister is already taking the internet but storm but who makes up the Regency show’s steamy love triangle? Based on the novel by Janice Hadlow, The Other Bennet Sister follows the events from Pride and Prejudice from Mary Bennet’s (Ella Bruccoleri) point of view. The story…
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