Republican candidate for California State Superintendent Sonja Shaw has accused Gavin Newsom of orchestrating a sweeping power grab and leaving the office she wants to run powerless. “Newsom couldn’t win at the ballot box, so he changed the rules. He just rammed through one of the biggest power grabs in California history,” Shaw told the California Post. “This isn’t education reform. California’s children deserve leaders who answer to the voters.” She led the June primary with 1,737,377 votes (22.6%), finishing ahead of Richard Barrera, who received 1,557,939 votes (20.3%), according to the Associated Press. The two will advance to a…
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton watched the Liberty win Tuesday’s Commissioner’s Cup championship from the bench. She celebrated with her teammates by dancing and indulging in the champagne-soaked party. “Anytime you win a championship and are able to accomplish something, it’s a great thing, great for us, great for the community, for our…
It is never easy to unexpectedly say goodbye to your favorite characters — and 2026 has featured an influx of shocking departures on our TV screens from Grey’s Anatomy to Virgin River. Virgin River fans were surprised when showrunner Patrick Sean Smith confirmed multiple characters were written off the show after…
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s condition has improved since being rushed to the hospital last month after suffering a health scare, a spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican revealed on Thursday. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis “Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring…
Costco shoppers across California will have to cross one stop off their Fourth of July plans after the warehouse giant confirmed all its stores will be closed for the holiday, sending last-minute shoppers to rivals like Walmart, Target and Trader Joe’s instead. The membership-only retailer will shut all its U.S.…
The FBI had a mole inside Gov. Gavin Newsom’s political orbit before the agency’s corruption probe expanded into the governor and his wife, The Post has learned. Democrat insider Alexis Podesta, 45, secretly recorded conversations during the criminal probe into Newsom’s then-chief of staff, Dana Williamson, 53, who pleaded guilty…
The forecast calls for a dry Fourth of July in the Hamptons, at least for young partygoers. As in New York City and beyond, young people are shunning bottle service, with local proprietors scrambling to come up with suitable food and drink alternatives. Bagatelle Restaurant Group CEO Aymeric Clemente has…
Welcome to The California Post’s weekly Dodgers recap, where baseball writers Dylan Hernández and Jack Harris review the week that was, hand out very official awards and take stock of the state of the season. QUESTION OF THE WEEK Will tempers flare in Padres rematch? Around this time last year,…
Lindsay Lohan is starting a new decade with a look back at her accomplishments. “Forty. Grateful for every chapter that brought me here,” Lohan captioned an Instagram post on Thursday, July 2, celebrating her milestone 40th birthday. “For the lessons, the laughter, the love, the unexpected turns, and the people…
President Trump brushed off questions about the money he’s made while in office, saying his sons run his businesses and that he didn’t know about the lucrative crypto investments that netted him over a billion dollars. “I’ve always made money,” he told CNBC, pointing to his past career. “I’m a…
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. Switzerland and Algeria will meet in the nightcap of Thursday’s World Cup Round of 32 matches in Vancouver. The Swiss qualified for the knockout…
Influencers Nara and Lucky Blue Smith have always wanted children at a young age. “Lucky had Gravity when he was really young,” Nara told GQ Hype in 2024, referring to Lucky’s daughter with ex-girlfriend Stormi Bree Henley. “It felt like a natural thing, ‘Yeah, I think I’m ready to have…
WASHINGTON — Welcome to the squad. Bronx and Queens Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez formally endorsed Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in the three-way bruising Democratic primary for Michigan Senate. “After watching this campaign unfold for well over a year, it has become clear that Abdul El-Sayed is the strongest candidate to keep this seat…
JPMorgan Chase has been ordered to keep paying convicted fraudster Charlie Javice‘s legal bills, with a Delaware judge rejecting the banking giant’s bid to halt what it called “astronomical” defense costs that have now topped $70 million. Delaware Chancery Court Magistrate Judge Christian Wright said in his ruling on Thursday…
The 76ers have added another potent scorer who once played for the Celtics. One day after acquiring superstar Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade with Boston, Philadelphia has agreed to terms with guard Anfernee Simons on a two-year pact, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday. The deal is worth $12.3 million,…
Brittany Mahomes joined the chorus of soccer fans who were irate about the red card given to superstar Folarin Balogun during Team USA’s Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. “That was some bulls***…All I have to say #USA 🇺🇸,” Mahomes, 30, wrote via her Instagram Story on Wednesday,…
The hantavirus outbreak that struck a cruise ship in April, killing three people and sparking fears of further spread, is over, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced.”Today, the final contact of a person exposed to hantavirus on the cruise ship MV Hondius completed their quarantine period, tested negative and…
It’s a code red — but what does it mean? Knowing what’s normal when it comes to your period can be tricky. After all, women aren’t exactly chatting about the color, consistency and smell at the water cooler. But if you’re informed about what to look for, your period could…
If Max Muncy wasn’t already thinking about it before, Eric Karros made sure to remind him this spring. With potentially 2 ½ years remaining on his contract, Muncy is within striking distance of Karros’ franchise record for most home runs hit by a Dodgers player in the club’s Los Angeles…
Country singer Jillian Cardarelli has taken fans along on her cancer journey after being diagnosed stage II invasive ductal carcinoma at 33 years old. “I don’t even know what day it is anymore,” Cardarelli told People in June 2026, weeks after receiving her diagnosis. “One minute you’re focused on filming…
Californians hitting the road for the Fourth of July holiday will be forced to fork over nearly a dollar more for a gallon of gas than last Independence Day. As of Thursday, the average price of regular gas in the state stood at a whopping $5.40 per gallon — compared…
A 34-year-old California man with bipolar disorder is suing OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging dangerous ChatGPT updates fueled his delusions that he was Jesus Christ and drove him to attempt suicide. In a lawsuit filed Wednesday in San Francisco state court, Michael Lines alleged a ChatGPT update put…
Astronomers have spotted an ancient galaxy shining through the cosmic fog of the early universe, revealing a detailed view that was thought to be impossible.Using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, along with data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), researchers detected…
Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) blasted Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg on Friday over the tech giant’s “disturbing” move to take down ads from law firms that offered to represent victims of social media addiction. Meta started yanking ads off Facebook and Instagram in April after losing blockbuster verdicts…
Our warming world is set to enter an El Niño period as early as May, with a high likelihood of southern North America experiencing supercharged temperatures.One of the three phases of the natural El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle in the Pacific Ocean, El Niño events occur every two to seven…
Matthew Georgio was having trouble in school. “He wasn’t listening,” his mother, Melissa, told The Post. “Teachers were saying, ‘Look, he’s a smart kid, he’s just not paying attention in class.’” What first seemed like defiance had a far more troubling explanation — the young Australian simply couldn’t hear. Like…
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It’s impossible not to fall in love with HBO Max in May. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streamer is adding a slew of new movies and shows over the next 31 days, and it’s enough to push those vacation plans to later in the summer. At the top of Watch With…
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security has suspended former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) as well as her family, associates and businesses from receiving future federal funds after she was indicted for allegedly stealing $5.7 million in taxpayer money. DHS General Counsel James Percival told The Post in a statement that…
Spirit Airlines is preparing to shutter operations after a $500 million bailout deal with the Trump administration fell apart, according to a report Friday. The embattled budget airline has been unable to secure enough funding from the government and certain bondholders to keep it in business, the Wall Street Journal…
Despite being surrounded by a multitude of people, urban birds may be picky about who can approach them, new research suggests.After surveying over 37 city bird species in five European countries, experts found that the avians fled sooner when approached by women than by men. The findings, published in December…
About 100,000 Americans have sickle cell disease (SCD), the most common inherited blood disorder in the US. Roughly 10% of patients reside in New York State, with the majority living in NYC, researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health found. Using data from 42,200 SCD hospitalizations in the state…
The Jets are facing some competition for Russell Wilson — from CBS. Wilson is in “deep” discussions with TV networks as he contemplates retirement, The Athletic reported Friday. CBS is the favorite to land Wilson for its “The NFL Today” pregame show on Sundays, per the report. Wilson met with…
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Tehran passed its latest proposal to end its war with the US to Washington through mediators on Thursday, Iranian sources and state media said Friday. “The Islamic Republic of Iran has handed over the text of its latest negotiation plan to Pakistan,” Iran’s government-run IRNA news agency reported. Follow The…
Wall Street financier Chirayu Rana, the anonymous “John Doe” who filed a sensational — and fiercely disputed — sexual harassment lawsuit against a JPMorgan Chase executive has left investment firm Bregal Sagemount, senior company sources have told The Post. The 35-year-old principal’s biography remained on the Gene Yoon-led firm’s website…
Earlier this month, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said she was surprised at how “emotional” an issue team-provided housing was for WNBA players during collective bargaining agreement negotiations. But some Liberty players suggested Engelbert’s comment was short-sighted and the issue of team housing is not inconsequential. “I think there are little…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Every once in a while, my closet requires a seasonal shake-up. As much as I cherish my fit‑and‑flare dresses and high‑rise denim, spring and summer inspire me to embrace lighter,…
Iran is considering using dolphins armed with mines to blow open the Strait of Hormuz, which has been under a financially crippling US military blockade for weeks, according to a report. While the tense extended cease-fire with the US holds, a growing number of Iranian hardliners believe that the financial…
When the basketball leaves a shooter’s hands they usually know when it’s going in. It feels soft off the fingertips, the rotation is spinning, the shot feels true. But lately for the Lakers, those shots have not been falling. In their first-round series against the Rockets, there’s one statistic that…
Taylor Frankie Paul’s attorney is speaking out after a judge issued both the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star and her ex Dakota Mortensen protective orders during a custody hearing on Thursday, April 30. “Today’s hearing was a significant step forward as the court entered protective orders requiring that Taylor’s…
WASHINGTON — Attorneys for Rep. Max Miller confirmed their client fabricated testimony in court documents and during a court hearing to obtain a protection order against his ex-wife, prompting her attorneys to demand sanctions. In February, Miller’s (R-Ohio) attorneys submitted a statement from the congressman claiming that his girlfriend was present…
Yes, David Zaslav made a boatload of money selling Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount Skydance – a payout worth more than $800 million that shareholders begrudged him earlier this month in the form of a non-binding vote against it. What’s less talked about is how he also spread the wealth.…
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