The Biden administration rubber-stamped more than 99% of sponsor applications for unaccompanied migrant children in fiscal year 2024 — leaving kids vulnerable to rapists, gang members and murderers because of the “less stringent” vetting process, according to a memo obtained by The Post. The Department of Health and Human Services processed almost half-a-million migrant kids between 2021 and 2024 who were placed with sponsors by the Office of Refugee Resettlement — but by Biden’s final year in office virtually none of the applications from households taking in the kids were denied. In one horrific instance investigated by HHS, a 15-year-old…
It’s prime season for Amazon Prime — these next three months are when the platform will see more customers use it than the previous nine months. Part of the reason why is all the cool new movies, shows and sports being offered on Prime Video in October. The main headliner…
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…
More than 60 million American children have been automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts as the Treasury Department moves to dramatically expand participation in the new investment program, officials said Thursday. Parents and guardians still have to claim the accounts and, after that, opt in to receive seed contributions of $1,000…
Sam Altman’s OpenAI has reportedly “parted ways” with three researchers after they allegedly shared confidential information with a third-party AI safety group. OpenAI informed some employees that the three fired workers had been on the company’s internal AI safety team, the Wall Street Journal firs reported Thursday, citing a person…
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…
On a summer day in California, 17-month-old Brooklyn Marris vomited all over the backseat of the family car. Over the next two days, she continued to vomit “yellow bile” then “blue-green.” Doctors sent her to the ER, which quickly determined she needed serious help at a children’s hospital 70 miles…
It’s been a troubling few weeks for Eric Musselman. Last month, the USC men’s basketball coach was accused of going on a racist rant in a lawsuit by a former player who had been kicked off the team. Two days later, a video surfaced showing Musselman in a nasty confrontation…
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…
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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…
Victoria’s Secret allegedly showed nearly all of a model’s face in an Instagram perfume ad after agreeing to keep her unrecognizable — then pulled the post without paying her extra, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles federal court. Sydney Roper claims the lingerie giant hired her as an…
We’re learning more about the super-effective “triple-G” weight loss drug retatrutide. The drug, the first of its kind to target three metabolic receptors (GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon), is nearing the end of clinical trials and is expected to be submitted to the FDA for approval early next year. People are…
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…
It’s Saturday morning on Staten Island and Caroline Vazzana is swanning through town for coffee in a tomato-red kimono. It’s covered in sequins and lined with feathers; the fashion consultant wears it with gold high heels. Vazzana’s husband, Dave Lopes, stands nearby. He is, to put it mildly, not dressed…
Xavier Becerra’s inability to track tens of thousands of migrant children while U.S. health secretary — leaving many to be abused and forced into dangerous work conditions — is exploding as a defining issue in the California governor’s race. After his Republican rival Steve Hilton unveiled new whistleblower allegations over…
QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Murgha Kibzai, Sulaiman Range, Pakistan [30.739354851, 69.50804296]What’s in the photo? Folded layers of rock left over from an ancient continental collisionWhich satellite took the photo? NASA’s Terra satelliteWhen was it taken? April 11, 2011This striking satellite photo shows a multicolor “fan” of folded rocks sculpted by…
Former Rangers star Ron Duguay was hospitalized after being found unconscious at his home last Friday, according to his daughter, Shay Thomas. Doctors said Duguay had been “extremely dehydrated,” and also “discovered varices, portal hypertensive gastropathy, internal bleeding, and an ulcer,” per his daughter’s Instagram post. The 69-year-old diagnosed with…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Martha Stewart knows how to make loungewear look like anything but. Instead of frumpy sweats, Stewart opts for the chic outfit that makes anyone look put together. We found her easy…
Aug. 12, 2026, promises to be a big day for anyone interested in the sky. By day, a solar eclipse will be visible across parts of North America and Europe. For most, it will be partial, but for those within the path of totality in eastern Greenland, western Iceland and…
With NBA summer leagues in the rearview mirror, now is an appropriate time to evaluate the good, the bad and the ugly of the Nets’ offseason, assess the winners, losers and incompletes of this summer. The Nets will attempt to take a step forward this season without mortgaging future assets…
Influencer Jen Hamilton confirmed she will keep her last name despite the breakdown of her marriage to estranged husband Brian Hamilton. “It’s my name now,” she vowed via Instagram on Monday, July 27. “I made this name special and I’m gonna keep it.” Jen announced her separation from Brian after…
Evan Barker believed she was a lifelong Democrat. Born into a Kansas City union family, she campaigned for Barack Obama while still in high school and was a community organizer for Hillary Clinton in 2015. Working for the consultancy Left Rising, she writes, “I built my name as a ruthless…
Newsflash: You can minimize hot flashes, even when the temps outside are high. But it’s going to be tricky. “Summer is especially challenging for women in menopause because the heat and humidity level up the challenge we’re already facing,” explains certified menopause coach Sarah Fuhrmann, who helps women build lifestyle…
Zac Thornton’s scoreless stretch is over. But the rookie’s latest solid outing has kept multiple streaks in play. With his fourth straight start of at least six innings, Thornton earned his second career (and consecutive) win, leading the Mets to a 14-3 victory over the Braves at Citi Field for…
Journalist Kaitlan Collins is breaking her silence after President Donald Trump continued to attack her looks, comparing her to trans actress Dylan Mulvaney and claiming the CNN reporter needs to smile more. “I’ve always felt this, regardless of who’s the president … it’s really not about me, and I don’t…
In a few short years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed how we interact with computers and threatens to upend wide swathes of the job market. But large language models (LLMs) still struggle with the messy realities of the physical world. Researchers are betting that a new type of AI, called…
When a veteran struggles to replicate the production of the player he was traded for, he’s likely going to be scrutinized — especially in a big market. For the Mets, Marcus Semien fits that bill. Semien, whom the Mets acquired for Brandon Nimmo from the Rangers this offseason, was hitting…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! When it comes to summer dressing, nothing beats a flowy dress that looks chic and put together without feeling restrictive. That’s exactly why Amazon shoppers are flocking to the Opemiby…
Science word of the day: SeamountPronunciation: SEE’-mountWhat it means: A seamount is an undersea mountain that rises at least 3,300 feet (1,000 meters) above the seafloor but does not come close to breaking the surface. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there are at least 100,000 seamounts in…
A photographer at the Hungarian Grand Prix has gone viral after being spotted with his own security detail. That is because the man behind the camera is Czech Republic President Petr Pavel. The politician was included as an official race photographer at the event last weekend. He attended Saturday’s qualifying…
Ariana Grande filed a lawsuit against hackers for allegedly stealing unreleased music, photographs and videos from her collaborators. Us obtained a lawsuit filed by Grande, 33, in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, July 27, against multiple individuals referred to as John Does in her documents. She accused them of…
The Justice Department’s top Civil Rights official accused New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill of criticizing President Donald Trump’s election integrity claims even though she already knew her administration was about to disclose a major voter registration problem. In his July 16 address, Trump accused China of acquiring sensitive voter data and…
MLS commissioner Don Garber weighed in on the transfer rumors that have linked U.S. soccer star Christian Pulisic and New York City FC, suggesting that Pulisic could come to MLS and “spread your wings.” Garber was asked about it during an appearance on “One Nation With Brian Kilmeade” on Fox…
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