Xavier Becerra’s ‘fake’ immigration story thrust back into spotlight in embarrassing interview slip

Dem frontrunner Xavier Becerra leaned into his identity when asked what changes he would bring as California governor — but the exchange quickly grew awkward after he was asked to clarify his origin story. The candidate suddenly broke into Spanish when he was asked by KCRA how he’d be different from his predecessor, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, if elected. “That’s one of the biggest differences, actually, who I am and what I bring,” Becerra said in English after flexing his Spanish-speaking ability. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now.…

Celsius accused of ‘health-washing’ scheme in new lawsuit

Energy drink company Celsius allegedly duped a Washington woman with a “health-washing scheme” through phrases like, “accelerates metabolism” and “improves function,” she says in a new lawsuit. The suit seeking class-action status was filed earlier this week in federal court in Washington against the Boca Raton, Fla.-based company, which has…

SoCal saloon named California’s ‘best hole in the wall’ for comfort food

At this charming California restaurant, the Wild West never ended. Western-themed eatery Descanso Junction Restaurant has been named the best hole-in-the-wall for comfort food in California by The Takeout. The roadside restaurant is located along Southern California’s State Route 79, just a 40-minute drive east of beachy San Diego. Sign…

Exclusive | Conservative groups warn letting AI giants ‘recklessly crawl the internet’ would jeopardize news outlets, national security: court filing

Conservative groups are urging a Manhattan federal court not to allow AI giants to ‘recklessly crawl the internet’ without compensating news outlets and other content providers — warning that it could create an information monopoly and even jeopardize national security, The Post has learned. The Center for American Rights, a…

Actor dies suddenly after injecting peptides — despite doctor’s approval

A doctor-prescribed peptide stack intended to restore youth and vitality led to the sudden death of one of Hollywood’s most trusted action performers. Richard Norton, a veteran Australian actor, stuntman and fight coordinator who worked with A-list stars, died at 75 in Melbourne on March 30, 2025 after suffering a…

The five men to watch at most wide-open US Open in years

Five men to watch at this year’s U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows. Alexander Zverev Zverev is ranked second in the world, and seeded first in Flushing, thanks to Jannik Sinner withdrawing with a knee injury. He might also be the most in-form contender, 18-2 in majors this year. After breaking through…

Bills releasing former Super Bowl champion Mecole Hardman

Mecole Hardman is out of a job. The Super Bowl-winning wide receiver was released by the Bills as the franchise finalized its 53-man roster ahead of Week 1, the team announced Saturday. Hardman, 28, spent last season in Buffalo but failed to get much traction. He appeared in just three…

Predicting the Jets’ 53-man roster for 2026 as cut day looms

The NFL regular season is almost here.  There is just one last piece of business for teams to close out training camp and the preseason. Teams must cut their active rosters from 90 to 53 players by 6 p.m. Sunday. Then, they can claim players other teams cut Monday and…

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