Anaheim’s mayor is facing an extraordinary workplace complaint from her own chief of staff that paints a picture of booze, alleged harassment and political-business-as-usual gone badly off the rails. Chief of Staff Berenice Ballinas claims Mayor Ashleigh Aitken repeatedly appeared intoxicated at city functions — including one City Council meeting — and that on one occasion the mayor allegedly ended up pawing through a former city manager’s car on the ride home. Ballinas’ 25-page claim, released by the city Thursday, also accuses Aitken of making crude comments about her sexuality and using a racial slur against her. Sign up for…
California’s highways have a new kind of trucker — and this one doesn’t need a lunch break. A robot truck is now hauling loads of California produce down the highway, giving the state its first real-world glimpse at autonomous freight while a human safety driver keeps watch from the cab.…
WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark will not hit the links next month during the LPGA’s penultimate event of 2026. Clark made an appearance at The Annika at Pelican Golf Club for the pro-am in 2024 and 2025, turning the event into a must-watch event. However, organizers for the event said that…
Las Vegas Aces rookie Justine Pissott has spoken out about her own sexual assault experience, lending support to other victims amid recent media coverage of the Cornell 7 case. “This is a vulnerable message but something I want to share,” she wrote via her Instagram Story on Tuesday, September 29.…
California gubernatorial frontrunner Xavier Becerra has a new top aide — his own daughter, Clarisa Reyes-Becerra. The Democrat’s campaign has shelled out more than $17,000 to Reyes-Becerra, who’s an immigration attorney, according to campaign finance records. Before joining her dad’s campaign, Reyes-Becerra worked at multiple immigration-related organizations, including as a…
Puka Nacua is back on the practice field and expected to play on Sunday against the Eagles in Philadelphia. Now, for the first time in three weeks, the Rams wide receiver is also filling in the blanks about the injury that has sidelined him for the team’s last two games. …
Law enforcement responded to Hayden Panettiere‘s West Hollywood apartment for a welfare check one week before the actress’ death. Us has exclusively obtained a call report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department revealing that someone requested a welfare check on a woman at the residence who was not answering…
Two Republicans on Georgia’s state election board Thursday criticized a proposal by their own party to address a flaw in Georgia’s voting equipment that can allow voters to be matched to their ballots after they have been cast. The software vulnerability does not allow votes to be changed or cast…
This year’s New York City Wine & Food Festival features offerings from celebs and, in a sign of the times, some non-alcoholic fare, Side Dish can exclusively reveal. Star Sylvester Stallone is slated to attend a dinner that’s part of the fest to tout his Carbonadi Italian Vodka brand. Bryan…
Federal agents on Wednesday arrested a California tech CEO who’s accused of smuggling more than $300 million in restricted AI chips into China. Greg Lui, 38, aka “Yiu Kong Lui,” of San Gabriel, faces a barrage of federal charges for allegedly selling Beijing a mountain of American-made AI graphics processors…
The central theme of the 2026-27 Islanders, or at least the very early stage of the season, is how close they are on any given night to Pete DeBoer’s vision of what they can be. We know what DeBoer’s teams look like when they are rolling. He wants the Islanders…
The case against a former Massachusetts police officer accused of killing a pregnant woman who he allegedly sexually abused as a teen is set to go to trial next week. According to federal prosecutors, ex-Stoughton officer Matthew Farwell killed Sandra Birchmore to keep her quiet about his alleged sexual exploitation…
The White House releases a behind-the-scenes look of China’s President Xi Jinping’s during the recent state visit. Hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, President Xi was welcomed to the White House for events on September 23-25, 2026.
Nike deepened its restructuring under CEO Elliott Hill on Thursday, announcing a plan to cut more jobs and shake up its global business divisions after the struggling sportswear giant projected a surprisingly steep drop in full-year revenue. The company has been working to revive growth during the first two years…
It’s state-of-the-art. President Trump’s cabinet has devised a new way to make government services more efficient for citizens — by rolling out a cutting-edge AI “concierge.” Dubbed “America.gov,” the machine middleman reportedly helps everyday Americans out with everything from filing taxes to checking on the status of student loans. “Whatever…
Picture this: Thousands are gathered in traditional garb to enjoy giant pretzels, sausages, roasted chicken — and of course, beer. Children are squealing, friends are singing along to the brass band — and a man is tapping some white powder onto the back of his hand. And snorting it!? Don’t…
WASHINGTON — The White House is preparing to release a study assessing that policies pushed by the Democratic Socialists of America would cost $49 trillion over the next decade — as Republican attacks on the left-wing group’s rising prominence become a significant midterm issue. The White House Council of Economic…
Some 20,000 bottles of rare wine worth millions of dollars remain unclaimed more than three years after the implosion of New York City wine store Sherry-Lehmann, The Post has learned. Cratefuls of rare vintages are sitting in the basement floor of a tower at Blue Hill Plaza, a nondescript office…
Google’s aggressive AI push in schools has caused many students to become “academically and emotionally dependent” on the technology – and some say it’s contributed to a plunge in grades and test scores, according to an alarming report. Kids are increasingly reliant on features like Google’s AI-assisted search to solve…
My Dad likes to remind me that wherever you go, you’re packing yourself. But increasingly hotels are looking to unpack you — and send you home calmer, happier or more connected to yourself. In the quaint colonial city of Marinilla, Colombia, Brian Schon designed tranquility into the heart of his…
A San Diego Padres fan with the X username @Eggorian went viral for using social media to find a date for his beloved team’s playoff game. “Do you want to go to the #Padres / Cubs playoff game on Wednesday night with me? This is me. I sit here….dugout club…
The Boston Red Sox’s 2026 season came to a humiliating end on Wednesday, September 30, with a 9-2 loss to the New York Yankees, as their arch rivals completed a two-game sweep in the best-of-three American League Wild Card Series. But if you ask Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray, it…
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…
Patrick Mahomes is doing everything in his power to return to the NFL gridiron for the start of the 2026-2027 season. “That’s the goal to be able to practice when we get to training camp, and we hit that next step,” Mahomes, 30, said in a Friday, July 24, press…
Troy Jackson, tapped Saturday by Maine Democrats to take on longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins, is a fifth-generation logger from one of Maine’s most rural areas, a former state Senate president with a blustery past — and a progressive populist in one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races.…
A young woman from Texas left an urgent warning before she died of melanoma last week. She hopes her story can save others. Alondra Sierra said she was just 19 when she noticed a freckle growing on her forehead. No one told her it could be a problem. It went…
The Jets enter training camp with a much different roster than the one they finished 2025 with. Coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey performed an overhaul of the team this offseason, from the coaching staff to the players. Here are five players we are watching in camp: David Bailey,…
Former NFL player Jordan Devey has died. He was 38. “Today would have been our 15th year anniversary. We have filled the walls of our homes and hearts with countless memories, joys, struggles and triumphs,” Jordan’s wife, Linsey Devey, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, July 23, announcing her husband’s death.…
President Trump turned California’s two biggest Democratic stars into the punchline Friday night, unloading on Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris during a joke-filled White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner speech. Trump mocked Newsom’s 2028 White House ambitions by claiming the governor had doomed himself with praise for…
Federal safety regulators have recalled more than 16,800 fabric dressers sold through Walmart.com after determining the units fail to meet mandatory federal stability standards designed to prevent tip-over accidents involving children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday that about 16,809 EnHomee 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers are being recalled because they are…
Maria Kang built her career around fitness, healthy eating and helping other moms prioritize wellness. But despite believing she had done “everything right,” the California mother of three was blindsided by colon cancer. Kang, now 46, said the diagnosis completely reshaped her understanding of what it means to be healthy. She…
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. As the fantasy baseball calendar turns toward the crucial second half, championship aspirations are rarely won solely by the bats you drafted in April.…
John Cusack made a rare public appearance at San Diego Comic-Con to introduce his new graphic novel, Momo. “Well, I always thought they were the closest things to film, really,” Cusack, 60, told Variety on Friday, July 24. “You know, you’re picking out shots and they’re so cinematic. I wanted…
The NYC chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America bashed the US Constitution as “a rationalization of a pirate kingdom” at a twisted workshop last week where it brainstormed ways to abolish the foundational backbone of the country. The “How to Write a Constitution” workshop — led by a Los…
John Harbaugh wanted to coach the New York Football Giants in large part because he wanted to chase his second Super Bowl championship with a quarterback he believed could win one with him. Jaxson Dart was, and is, that quarterback. The more Harbaugh studied Dart, the more he became convinced…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! There are plenty of shoes that promise all-day comfort, but very few earn a spot in Martha Stewart‘s famously polished wardrobe. When the lifestyle icon stepped out in a pair…
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is facing outrage for defending his rewording of ballot language for the state’s voter ID law. The Democrat has been accused of a misleading, last-minute change to the description of Proposition 39, which would require voters to provide government ID at the polls or the last…
Patrick Mahomes wanted the help of the NFL GOAT. The Chiefs’ quarterback revealed Friday that he consulted with Tom Brady after his ACL injury in December, as the legendary quarterback previously dealt with a “very similar injury.” Brady tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee in 2008 before…
Criminal Minds is filming season 20 — but not every cast member is coming back after a shocking exit. Criminal Minds, which premiered in 2005, follows a group of criminal profilers who work for the FBI as members of its Behavioral Analysis Unit. The crime drama explores different fictional cases…
Maine Democrats officially tapped former logger and one-time state Senate President Troy Jackson on Saturday to replace accused rapist Graham Platner as the party nominee in the high-stakes race against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. The special nominating convention in Bangor served as a coronation for Jackson, who essentially locked…
If you’re looking to track your blood pressure on your own, nowadays you’re spoiled for choice. There are wearable watches and rings from brands like Apple and Oura, plus traditional inflatable cuffs that can be used at home. But a new competitor is now entering the fray, claiming to do…
WWE star Charlotte Flair is mourning the death of a heroic young superfan — whose brave battle with a rare cancer rewrote her outlook on life, she told The Post. Eight-year-old Scarlett Guillen was given only six months to live, but defied the odds for nearly three years. Now she’s…
Based on the popular book series by Lee Child, this series stars Alan Ritchson as former U.S. Army Major Jack Reacher. A force of nature with an unyielding sense of justice, Reacher roams the country, tackling various dangerous situations as he unravels conspiracies and corruption. The gritty, suspenseful tone of the show makes it an…
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