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…
HOUSTON — JJ Redick said the Lakers would need to “kill” the Rockets to close out their first round playoff series. And on Friday night at Toyota Center, the Lakers accomplished their goal, suffocating the Rockets’ offense to a permanent end of their season en route to a 98-78 victory…
Many celebrities have strong opinions about the Met Gala — but some stick to their convictions more than others. Gwyneth Paltrow was one of the first stars to publicly admit that she didn’t have a great time at the fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. “Do you…
The Justice Department announced charges Friday against four noncitizens in New Jersey in connection with illegally voting in federal elections and making false statements while applying for US citizenship. Liberian national David Neewilly, 73, of Atlantic County; Jamaican national Jacenth Beadle Exum, 70, of Bergen County; Israeli national Idan Choresh,…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — In the week since becoming the Mets’ starting shortstop, Ronny Mauricio struck a familiar chord by striking out a lot. In his first at-bat against the Angels on Friday, he adjusted the script by hitting into an inning-ending double play. But the Mets keep returning to Mauricio…
Police are investigating a new allegation made about Noah Beck‘s sister Haley Beck. The Peoria Police Department in Arizona confirmed to Us Weekly on Friday, May 1, that they are “looking into” accusations about a possible inappropriate relationship between Haley, 27, and a second student. Authorities also stated it’s based…
RJ Barrett did the Tyrese Haliburton. And Haliburton noticed. During Game 6 between the Raptors and Cavaliers on Friday night, the score was 110-109 as No. 5 seed Toronto, with its season on the line, scrambled on its potentially final possession at home against No. 4 seed Cleveland. Scottie Barnes…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If there’s one thing we can count on, it’s that warm weather means wedding invitations are heading your way. After all, spring and summer are peak wedding seasons, so if…
Imagine trying to explain this to a friend who doesn’t really watch the NBA. The No. 8 seed Magic led the No. 1 Pistons 60-38 in a playoff elimination game at home with a 3-2 series lead. On the brink of becoming the seventh No. 1 seed to lose to…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Gwyneth Paltrow has long been a fan of keeping her routine streamlined, and the Goop Beauty Microderm Body Polish is proof. The two-in-one formula — which is currently discounted during…
A Wyoming city councilman is facing backlash after posting a comment suggesting the state should “hang bad judges” in response to a court ruling on abortion, later insisting the remark was “not a threat.” State Rep. Mike Yin, a Democrat, shared a post from Wyoming Public Radio & Media on Facebook regarding…
The Orioles will be without one of their top bullpen arms for the near future. Ahead of their 7-2 loss to the Yankees on Friday, the Orioles placed right-hander Ryan Helsley on the 15-Day injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow. The extent of Helsley’s injury remains unclear,…
Brooke Hogan shut down rumors that she has a “thing” with her married HGTV costar Scott McGillivray. “People looooove to speculate,” Hogan, 37, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, April 29. “There’s been a lot of people commenting on posts of me and Scott suggesting we have a ‘thing’ going on.…
Turning Point USA ripped Vivian Kubrick, the daughter of legendary director Stanley Kubrick, on Friday for posting an unhinged social media rant against Erika Kirk. “Who even is this woman?” a TPUSA rep clapped back. “I’ve heard of her father, but I had to look her up and what a…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — A.J. Minter returned to Queens during the Mets’ last homestand to work out in front of team officials. The next time his teammates see him, he is expected to be an active player. The lefty reliever’s minor league rehab assignment is set to expire Thursday, so Minter…
Barbie Ferreira revealed all the cosmetic procedures she has — and hasn’t — tried. Ferreira, 29, opened up about getting work done during a Friday, May 1, episode of the “In Your Dreams” podcast. While discussing turning 30, Ferreira got candid about doing “things” she’s never tried before, including using…
A top political firm tied to Gov. Gavin Newsom is working to funnel union cash into Xavier Becerra’s bid for governor — cementing the dark horse Dem as frontrunner even as he’s dogged by a Sacramento scandal involving his former aide. Bearstar Strategies, longtime consultants for Newsom, are leading an…
Just after Pete Alonso said that he found his start to the season to be “disappointing,” he let it rip in his first at-bat back in New York City on Friday night. In the top of the second inning on a 1-1 pitch, Alonso launched a ball to 367 feet…
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President Trump on Friday addressed seniors at The Villages in Florida and touted his second-term achievements that have made life more affordable for those in their golden years. “I’m much, much younger than the people in this room, but I feel I can relate to you anyway,” the 79-year-old president…
Podcast host Joe Rogan dismissed as “fake” a sensational sexual-harassment lawsuit against a JPMorgan Chase executive that lit up the internet this week, joking that the lurid claims read like the work of “the horniest guy ever.” In a clip from his long-running show on Friday, Rogan reacted to The…
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