California Forever billionaires drastically scale back Bay Area mega-city plans — only to get rejected

California Forever’s billionaire backers have drastically scaled back their grand plans for a new Bay Area metropolis, temporarily shelving their proposed megacity to focus an 11th-hour Sacramento push on fast-tracking a massive shipyard. But the scaled-back plan suffered another setback Tuesday night when Solano County supervisors voted not to support the special legislation after a contentious five-hour meeting. The narrower “Solano Maritime and Manufacturing Act” would accelerate approvals for a proposed 1,350-acre shipyard and maritime manufacturing hub in Solano County, while seeking no special treatment for the sprawling new city that has been the centerpiece of California Forever’s vision. The…

NYCFC signs Tayvon Gray to extension in boost to back line

Defender Tayvon Gray signed a contract extension with New York City FC, keeping the Bronx native with the club through the 2028-29 season.  The deal, announced Wednesday, includes an option for the 2029-30 season and keeps one of just five players on the current roster who was with the club…

Exclusive | ‘Shocking’ study shows link between transgender ideology and left-wing violence

WASHINGTON — Trump administration-funded researchers and independent collaborators found a startling correlation between proponents of a transgender ideology and left-wing violence, according to a new report obtained by The Post and set to be released Wednesday. The new study from researchers at Rutgers University, the right-leaning Manhattan Institute and Network Contagion Research…

Haley Stevens reveals engagement – plans for Israel trip with fiancé –  weeks after Michigan Senate primary loss to Abdul El-Sayed 

Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) has something to celebrate less than a month after her Michigan Senate primary loss to Abdul El-Sayed  – her engagement to longtime friend-turned-partner and campaign donor Jason Turkish.  The couple first met in 2022, through Stevens’ Senate campaign chair David Kramer, but their relationship really blossomed…

California turns on USPS in war with feds over mail-in voting

California is suing the US Postal Service to stop it from implementing new restrictions on mail-in voting after a Supreme Court ruling earlier this week. The nation’s highest court ruled Monday that key portions of President Trump’s executive order can stand, which seeks to limit who can vote by post…

Draymond Green says to ‘shut the hell up’ over NBA salary complaints

Draymond Green wasn’t shy about revealing his true feelings about the NBA salary cap. During his podcast, “The Draymond Green Show,” he spoke about the Denver Nuggets’ decision to trade Peyton Watson due to salary restrictions and told basketball fans that if they didn’t like it, to “Shut the hell…

Why we should all be getting more sun: new book

Living in Vermont, science and nature writer Rowan Jacobsen noticed the effects the seasons had on him. Summers were gorgeous, but the grey winters were brutal and left him lagging. “I felt as if my cells didn’t work,” he writes in his new book, “In Defense of Sunlight, The Surprising…

Hidden chemicals babies are drinking in breast milk can mess with hormones

This isn’t the breast news. Breast milk is widely considered the gold standard for infant nutrition, with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommending it be given exclusively for the first six months of life when possible. But scientists are now sounding the alarm after two new studies found a mix…

The potential holdup in Celtics acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Celtics would love to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, but it’s not going to be that easy. Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said previously that the team would like to have the superstar’s future resolved before the NBA draft, which is now just three days away. And while the Celtics are interested…

Outdoor cats can be exposed to dangerous germs — here’s how to protect you and your pets, according to more than 400 studies

Pets form an important part of many people’s lives, providing meaningful companionship. However, our pets can sometimes also be a source of unwelcome pathogens and diseases, particularly if they frequently roam outdoors.We are ecologists and a veterinarian who study wildlife health and the movement of pathogens among wildlife, domestic animals…

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