Spencer Pratt’s sharp debate performance this week was so effective in cutting through the noise and bluntly laying out Los Angeles’ many crises that even some Democratic strategists are saying the former reality TV star may have a real chance to win the mayor’s race. “Spencer Pratt made me laugh, not because he made any jokes but because he had answers that resonated with Angelenos,” tweeted Michael Trujillo, a former senior adviser to Hillary Clinton who also served as her California field director during the 2008 presidential race. “The dude is a vibe check for the entire city.” Spencer Pratt…
Carlos Rodón is raring to go. The lefty pitcher, who underwent offseason elbow surgery in October, will make his season debut on Sunday when the Yankees face the Brewers. And while he joked he doesn’t have the same “virgin” arm as earlier in his career, he’s nonetheless looking forward to…
May we all be lucky enough to have a partner who hypes us up like Jason Ritter does for Melanie Lynskey. “Melanie is just so fun to work with,” Ritter, 46 — who’s shared the screen with Lynskey, 48, on multiple occasions — revealed exclusively in the latest issue of…
A Colorado school district is being sued for suspending an Asian student who recorded her peers drunkenly using racial slurs in a disturbing video that went viral — but didn’t punish the black students who blasted it on social media because their actions should be viewed through a “culturally responsive…
Ted Turner made sure CNN would never go quietly. The late media mogul — who died Wednesday at 87 — secretly commissioned a chilling “doomsday video” decades ago that was meant to air only when the world came to an end, according to resurfaced footage and archived reports. The eerie…
In an extraordinary scene, several Yankees — Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Cody Bellinger, Trent Grisham and Amed Rosario — grouped together on the warning track in left field, nearby manager Aaron Boone and several trainers. Both dugouts were filled with players and coaches on the top step peering over.…
Granger Smith and his wife, Amber Smith, made a vow to stay together after the tragic death of their 3-year-old son. “I think we recognized early that most couples don’t make it,” Granger, 46, said on the Wednesday, May 6, episode of the “Jinger and Jeremy” podcast. “I don’t know…
FBI Director Kash Patel reportedly gives out self-branded bottles of bourbon, including some with facsimiles of his signature, at public events — even as he battles The Atlantic magazine over its reporting on his drinking habits. The bottles bear the bureau’s official shield along with the words, “Kash Patel FBI…
Federal investigators are probing at least four suspiciously timed oil trades worth more than $2.6 billion that were placed just minutes before major announcements about the Iran war sent crude prices tumbling, according to a report. The Department of Justice and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are investigating whether traders…
A man went out on a morning walk in southwest Norway and stumbled upon a surprise: an elite warrior’s sword scabbard that was purposefully buried 1,500 years ago. The rare gold object, which was richly decorated with serpentine animals, was probably an offering to the gods at a time of…
Incredible, edible, scientifically credible? A humble food, once thought to be bad for the heart, has now been linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. For decades, eggs have been divisive, with protein proponents praising ova and cholesterol-conscious maligning them. Now, new research in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that…
Real Madrid are in the midst of a civil war with fans demanding star player Kylian Mbappe is sold. A petition calling on the club to get rid of the striker has reached four million signatures in a matter of hours. And it is not just the fans who are…
9-1-1 is preparing to wrap up season 9 — but will the finale conclude with Angela Bassett‘s character Athena leaving the show? During the penultimate episode of the hit ABC series, Detective Hooks (Josh Stamberg) convinced Athena to accompany him to make arrests in the trafficking case. The situation took…
A Northern California county has found nearly 600 uncounted ballots from last year’s controversial proposition vote, which passed and allowed the redrawing of districts in the Golden State as part of a nationwide wave across other states. On Wednesday — nearly six months after Humboldt County certified the Nov. 4,…
McDonald’s on Thursday reported surprisingly upbeat quarterly earnings and revenue, but CEO Chris Kempczinski — who recently went viral for his weirdly timid nibble of his own company’s burger — warned consumer spending may get “a little bit worse” as high fuel prices slam wallets. The fast-food chain saw adjusted…
Refresh 2026-05-07T14:34:48.938Z “Viruses don’t care about politics” (Image credit: FABRICE COFFRINI/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Both Argentina and the U.S. recently withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO). In the face of this outbreak, “I think they will reconsider their positions,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO’s director-general. “Viruses don’t care…
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WASHINGTON — President Trump suspended a plan to have the military escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz after Saudi Arabian officials warned Riyadh would not allow the US to use its airspace or air bases to support the initiative. “Project Freedom,” which the president announced Sunday evening, was paused Tuesday following…
President Trump blasted sky-high 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket prices in an exclusive interview with The Post, saying even he wouldn’t pony up the $1,000 needed to watch the US play in the team’s opening game against Paraguay next month. In a brief telephone interview late Wednesday, the commander-in-chief reacted…
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. Stitches wears Prada, but he will wear his Royals jersey on Thursday. K.C. hosts Cleveland. The Guardians’ Slade Cecconi picked up his first win…
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were all loved up at the latest New York Knicks game. The couple sat courtside during game two of the second round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs on Wednesday, May 6, sporting matching orange jackets in honor of Chalamet’s favorite basketball team. Chalamet, 30,…
China’s top diplomat said Thursday that ties with the US have been in general stable despite “many twists and disruptions,” and called on both countries to find a way to contribute to global peace, a week before President Donald Trump is expected to visit. During a meeting with members of a…
The Lakers defensive strategy in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals was brilliant. Attack Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in four different ways in an attempt to choke off the oxygen of the Oklahoma City offense. By doing so, the Lakers were daring anyone else on the team to beat them. Chet…
President Trump went on a rampage against unhelpful allies in a call with The Post on Thursday, blasting Spain as a “loser” and asserting United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer should be supporting the US campaign against Iran “without question.” “We have a lot of winners, but Spain is a…
Not ready for your closeup? A new app will be able to tell you if someone nearby is wearing smart glasses. Smart glasses often look just like regular glasses, so if someone nearby is wearing one of these “luxury surveillance” devices, it’s possible you’re being recorded without your knowledge. The…
Most of the rechargeable batteries used in today’s technology, from electric cars to the phones in our pockets, are lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Since its inception in the early 1990s, Li-ion battery technology has been widely adopted for its high energy density, lightweight construction and ability to provide high voltage on…
Elena Rybakina appeared to nudge a trophy presenter’s hand away from her body during an awkward moment at Indian Wells. The Australian Open champ and mixed doubles partner Taylor Fritz won the Eisenhower Cup exhibition event on Tuesday night on the eve of the prestigious California tournament. Fritz and Rybakina…
Teddi Mellencamp has revealed that new health woes landed her in the hospital amid her stage IV cancer battle. “I thought I had the flu. And then I woke up one day and my whole body was just covered in, like, this terrible rash,’” Mellencamp, 44, revealed on the Tuesday,…
Researchers in China have tested a next-generation solid-state battery capable of pushing electric vehicles far beyond current range limits: potentially more than 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) per charge, and even farther in future versions.Scientists at Nankai University, Tianjin, developed a high-energy, solid-state battery system that they claim has already been…
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa turned 28 on Monday, and rang in his birthday on a boat with his wife Annah, as seen in a photo she posted to her Instagram Story. The couple were all smiles while posing together in front of a stunning sunset and palm trees while…
The Masked Singer contestant Jack Wagner is grateful he had the opportunity to perform — and be unmasked — during Ozzfest Night. “I’m just kind of a rocker from the ‘60s and ‘70s. I’m from the Midwest. I love those bands. I loved Ozzy [Osbourne],” Wagner, 66, exclusively shared with…
Google will lower the lucrative fees imposed on its Android app store and offer a way for rival options to gain its stamp of approval, ending a bruising legal battle that led to one of several rulings condemning its tactics as an illegal monopoly. The proposed changes filed Wednesday with…
Humans have been fond of decorating and changing their bodies for thousands — if not tens of thousands — of years. Ancient human remains have preserved evidence of various types of body modification. Practices we would recognize today, including tattooing and lip plugging, have been found in 5,000-year-old mummies, while…
After being on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for several years, 45-year-old Miguel Anda noticed a common but less-than-aesthetically pleasing side effect — smaller testicles. While he wasn’t initially self-conscious about it, he eventually decided that the family jewels should match the rest of his package. “I use the word insecurity…
Myles Garrett is almost halfway to matching his new NFL single-season sacks record with his speeding violations. The Browns’ star pass rusher was cited for speeding last month in Wayne County, Ohio, getting clocked at 94 mph in a 70-mph zone for at least his ninth speeding infraction since 2017,…
All is forgiven? Rob Rausch has officially made amends for betraying Maura Higgins in the Traitors season 4 finale by presenting her with a Birkin handbag. “This is my win,” Maura, 35, boasted as Rob, 27, handed her the ultra-pricey handbag on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on…
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Why scream into the void when you can talk to the machine? These days, tech-obsessed folks are turning to artificial intelligence for just about everything — job hunting, romance, shopping, and, of course, therapy. While speaking to a human therapist has become more normalized for all, new research suggests that…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Islanders have two first-round picks in the 2026 draft and a decent-sized prospect stable for the first time in years. They have a hair over $6 million in available cap space and had pulled into a tie on points for second place in the Metropolitan Division…
Model Jessica White has suggested that there’s a “double standard” between men and women when it comes to bisexuality. “I would also say it’s OK for a girl to kind of be bi, but if a man does it?” White, 41, trailed off during an interview with TMZ on Wednesday,…
The powerful GOP-led House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi for testimony about the case of late sex predator Jeffrey Epstein. Five Republicans — Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Tim Burchett of Tennessee, Michael Cloud of Texas, Nancy Mace of South Carolina, and Scott Perry of Pennsylvania…
Abrupt population drops over 3,000 years ago in the waning years of China’s Shang dynasty were likely the result of a deadly increase in typhoons and related weather events, according to a new study that combined ancient texts, archaeological evidence and paleoclimate modeling.These coastal typhoons likely caused disastrous climate events,…
After getting engaged, the only words journalist Mrinali Dhembla expected to hear were “I do.” Instead, she was told, “You have cancer.” “When I first heard the words, ‘You have cancer,’ I was obviously very shaken because when you’re in your 20s, you just think that a little disturbance in…
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