California’s financial watchdog failed to sniff out wasteful spending and abuses happening right under her nose — and her office even tried to burn more taxpayer money to cover their debts. The findings in a new State Auditor’s report expose waste, fraud and abuse across California government, including inside Controller Malia Cohen’s own office, which is responsible for safeguarding taxpayer money and auditing the agencies that spend it. The Controller‘s Office — responsible for protecting the state’s financial resources, auditing public spending and administering the state’s payroll system — was singled out for losing track of a manager working from…
Survivor’s undeniable appeal is due, in part, to the series’ lasting ability to force people from different walks of life to work together in pursuit of the $1 million grand prize. It appears that Survivor 51’s Ana Sani and Carter Krull are the latest unlikely duo to succumb to the…
WASHINGTON — President Trump defended his White House renovations during a time of economic turmoil as necessary for keeping the 233-year old building upright, claiming in a new interview that the executive mansion was “actually dangerous.” “It was just a disgraceful dump. The doors were falling off. The locks were broken.…
The Trump administration reportedly pressed Germany and France to release diesel from their emergency reserves, warning that Washington could restrict US diesel exports if not. The pressure, reported Thursday by Reuters, came as President Trump considers curbing US diesel exports in an effort to reduce fuel prices ahead of November’s…
Meriah DeJoseph grew up below the poverty line, so she was intrigued in college when she started reading what researchers had to say about people from low-income backgrounds. But there was something eating away at her. Although well-intentioned, the early research mainly focused on the risks of growing up in…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court announced it will hear arguments in a lawsuit over the Trump administration’s practice of indefinitely detaining migrants who allegedly crossed the border illegally. In the past, accused illegal immigrants were often granted a hearing before a judge about their detention, but President Trump had been keen…
The average long-term US mortgage rate jumped this week to its highest level in nearly three years. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.28% from 7.03% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday, the biggest leap in several years. A year ago, the average rate was 6.34%. It…
Scientists have created the most accurate atomic clock ever made — and it could literally redefine the second.Researchers recently unveiled the record-breaking device, which uses the vibration of atoms of an element called lutetium to precisely measure each microsecond. It is accurate up to 19 decimal places — a 41%…
Congratulations are in order for Victor Cruz. The former Giants receiver and DJ Orange Calderon were married in a civil ceremony in New York City on Thursday, The Post can confirm. Celebrity jeweler Greg Yuna shared Instagram photos of the newlyweds outside the courthouse. They drove away in white Rolls…
Huluween is here — and Disney+ is getting in on the celebration. Both streamers just announced their October programming slates, which include a generous helping of Halloween-themed films like The Substance with Demi Moore, shows like Coven Academy and specials. But it’s not all about ghosts and goblins on the…
WASHINGTON — President Trump said in an interview published Thursday that he’d have no issue pardoning White House officials before the end of his second term. “Yeah, sure I’d do that,” the president told Time magazine during a lengthy sitdown Monday, later adding: “Sleepy Joe Biden, he gave pardons to…
The world’s smallest crocodiles use a sneak attack to hunt bats in hellish underground caves filled with poop, a new video reveals.The footage of the never-before-seen behavior was captured for the upcoming National Geographic series “Africa: Earth’s Wild Home” and offers a rare glimpse into the lives of Gabon’s mysterious…
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Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Sweater weather doesn’t have to stop at your ankles. This season’s coziest shoes are taking cues from our favorite chunky knits, with plush linings, soft suede, stretchy ribbed textures and cushioned…
Some Maxxinistas may have to become Marshallistas. Retailers are having trouble keeping doors open and lights on as high costs and low foot traffic remain a problem across the board. Recently, major players like Nordstrom, Saks and Macy’s have all been forced to shut locations. T.J. Maxx is the latest…
WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is adamant that he will remain in charge of upper chamber Democrats following next month’s midterms — and has issued an inflammatory warning that Republicans could attempt to “steal the election.” “I am running for re-election for leader,” Schumer insisted to Politico in…
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. An unexpected battle for first place in the AFC North takes center stage Thursday night when the Browns host the Steelers in Cleveland. The…
HBO Max just sent out the invites to the streaming party of the year. The Invite, the critically acclaimed A24 drama starring Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz, is set to debut on October 23, but that’s just one of many great new movies and shows the…
A California delivery contractor is shutting down its South Gate operation, putting 106 workers out of a job as a state filing shows just 59 calendar days between the notice date and the workers’ scheduled final day.Capstone Delivery Inc. notified California’s Employment Development Department that its operation at 9350 Rayo…
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. NFL prediction market traders can use the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX1 to deposit $10, to get a $50 trading bonus for Week 4. Thursday…
Jim Carrey is a married man! The Ace Ventura: Pet Detective star, 64, recently wed his longtime girlfriend, Min Ah, his representative confirmed to People on Wednesday, September 30. TMZ reported that the couple tied the knot in a small, private ceremony in Los Angeles. Us has reached out to…
More than 6 million Americans live with dementia. With an aging population and rising cases of conditions linked to dementia, like obesity, that number is expected to double by 2060. We can’t avoid getting older — dementia’s single greatest risk factor is increasing age — but that doesn’t mean we’re…
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Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez addressed his contract situation during the fourth day of training camp Tuesday. On the first day of camp last week, Patriots owner Robert Kraft said the team offered Gonzalez a contract that would make him both the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history and the highest-paid Patriot…
Folk singer Linda Perhacs has been reported missing months after being released from a residential care facility. Perhacs’ friend Mark McNeill shared a plea for help via Instagram on Monday, July 27, writing, “Linda Perhacs our dear friend and legendary singer-songwriter was discharged from a residential care facility approximately eight…
Supporters of California’s voter ID initiative sued Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday, accusing him of trying to “rig” the November election by using misleading ballot language to sway voters against Proposition 39. The lawsuit — filed in Sacramento County Superior Court — names Secretary of State Shirley Weber as…
An immigrant-led business group is gearing up to sue New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s controversial plan to open five taxpayer-funded supermarkets — claiming the $70 million project will create unfair competition for nearby stores, The Post has learned. As the far-left mayor announced new details of his plan…
The Eagles have made 25-year-old Jalen Carter the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history to start training camp. Carter agreed to a four-year, $152 million contract extension worth up to $160 million, with $106 million guaranteed, his agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus told ESPN on Tuesday. Philadelphia announced the news,…
Emmy Rossum would love the chance to work with Jeremy Allen White again — but could the Shameless siblings ever play love interests? “Oh, that’s weird,” Rossum, 39, quipped exclusively to Us while promoting her Hulu series Furious. “I don’t think I could do a love interest.” Rossum praised White…
Former Newsom staffer Ruby Rippey described her affair with then-San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom in gross detail within a Vanity Fair essay published Tuesday. Rippey said she had an awkward, sexually tense moment with Newsom outside a bathroom at a July 2005 wedding. “My boss and I end up in…
The FDA is recalling some of the medication that as many as 22 million Americans are taking annually. Major Rugby aka Major Pharmaceuticals, one of the largest companies making generic medications in the US, is recalling a number of levothyroxine sodium tablets, expiring between this month and early next 2027.…
If you’ve ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you’re not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts.…
The details of the car accident involving 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan have been scant. But On SI’s Grant Cohn appears to have uncovered a new element of the crash: Shanahan was reportedly holding a cell phone during the accident, while the other driver was at fault for the collision.…
Zendaya pulled out all the stops once again for her latest red carpet appearance at the Spider-Man: Brand New Day Los Angeles premiere. The 29-year-old actress made the Monday, July 27, red carpet event her personal runway in a stunning black satin gown from Ashi Studio’s fall/winter 2026-27 collection. The…
Gov. Gavin Newsom has spoken out after his former mistress described their fling in explosive detail in a new tell-all piece on Tuesday. “The governor acknowledged his role and publicly apologized for his conduct nearly two decades ago when he was still mayor. In the time since, he met his…
A New York-based AI startup is suing Rippling – a Silicon Valley software giant that got a $3 million tax break from Gov. Kathy Hochul – for allegedly stealing its trade secrets to “build essentially a clone” of its safety and governance product, The Post has learned. Runlayer – an…
A pod of killer whales has sunk another yacht off northwestern Spain, reinforcing a bizarre pattern of vessel encounters that has stretched on for more than six years along the Iberian coast.In the incident, reported Friday (July 24), the whales destroyed the rudder of a 46-foot-long (14 meters) Swedish-flagged yacht…
A clip from Ed Sheeran’s appearance on “The Louis Theroux Podcast” has recently resurfaced on social media, sparking renewed debate over differences between British and American attitudes toward alcohol. “Americans call something ‘alcoholism’ that Brits simply call ‘culture.’ Maybe one or two pints at the end of a workday,” the…
Former Olympian Daniel Nascimento’s family is calling for help after he disappeared from their home. The Brazilian long distance runner’s mom, Valdirene de Paula Ferreira, is appealing for information on his whereabouts and shared an Instagram post Monday asking for help. “His name is Daniel Nascimento,” she wrote, according to…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Flowy maxi dresses are one of my favorite things to wear during the summer, but there’s one problem: they don’t always do much for my figure. Sometimes all that extra…
The retail renaissance is here. Shoppers may have seemingly sworn off brick-and-mortar as scrolling has made scooping up your favorites as easy as sitting on your couch. Major retailers all have apps and online storefronts offering super easy access with a tap on your screen. But buyers like an experience,…
WASHINGTON — President Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, met behind closed doors for almost exactly one hour at the White House Tuesday, huddling to discuss stalled peace talks with Russia as well as Zelensky’s request for more American weapons. Zelensky, dressed in a black suit with no tie,…
Top US lawmakers want the Trump administration to launch a formal national security probe into Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT on suspicions that Beijing orchestrated the company’s blockbuster IPO to prop up a key military asset, The Post has learned. Shares for the China-based chipmaker, also known as ChangXin Memory Technologies,…
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