Kevin O’Connell found himself repeatedly sending some version of the same text message to his former college roommate at various points during the Jets offseason. And, no, he wasn’t just blowing smoke in GM Darren Mougey’s direction. “Most of the time I was complimenting him on whether it was a great draft they had, or how they handled some of their internal situations there — getting their running back (Breece Hall re-signed),” O’Connell, the Vikings head coach, said Thursday on a Zoom ahead of golfing in the American Century Championship. “I just think the plan that he’s had has been…
WASHINGTON — The Central Intelligence Agency is not fully cooperating with an investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and the likelihood that it was caused by a laboratory accident, according to a federal watchdog. In a June letter obtained by The Post, Intelligence Community Inspector General Christopher Fox…
Once again, the stars came out to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles for a historic World Cup match. Even though the United States was not on the field, plenty of celebrities filled the luxury suites and premium seats for Spain’s 3-0 win over Austria in a Round of 32 showdown…
Get a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on July 2, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Rob Kardashian is doing well and living a private life away from cameras, growing closest with sister Khloé as they jokingly coraise his daughter…
Democrats have a public relations crisis on their hands that they need to “change” now – the perception that they’re unpatriotic, Rep. Tom Suozzi declared in a new op-ed. “I love America. Unfortunately, as we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, too many Americans associate those three words only with Republicans,”…
A Secret Service counter drone operator futilely searched the internet for the location of the rooftop President Trump’s would-be assassin was spotted on as shots rang out at the July 13, 2024, campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, according to a Department of Homeland Security inspector general report released Thursday. The…
St. John’s suffered its first loss of the season this week: a season-ending injury to highly regarded Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman. The expectation was that the 6-foot-9 rising junior would be the Johnnies’ starting power forward next season. Without him, that spot could belong to high-flying Senegalese forward Babacar Sane. …
Dwyane Wade’s son Zaire Wade could face jail time if he’s charged with domestic violence following his arrest, a legal expert exclusively tells Us Weekly. “I think the primary charge here would be criminal domestic violence, which can move forward even if the victim of the abuse decides not to…
Republican candidate for California State Superintendent Sonja Shaw has accused Gavin Newsom of orchestrating a sweeping power grab and leaving the office she wants to run powerless. “Newsom couldn’t win at the ballot box, so he changed the rules. He just rammed through one of the biggest power grabs in…
A sprawling government pyramid that has terrified internet users with its endless, empty corridors is now giving up some of its strangest secrets — as former workers and visitors reveal what lurked beneath the eerie California complex long before it became a viral “Backrooms” sensation. The Chet Holifield Federal Building…
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — It took Spain three weeks and four games into this World Cup to arrive fully formed, long enough to cause distinct murmuring over some of manager Luis de la Fuente’s choices and a certain unease when one compared La Roja’s group stage to the waltz performed by…
Baltimore Ravens star Calais Campbell told a 911 dispatcher that his brother is “mentally ill” and was “diagnosed with schizophrenia” on a call the day their mother was killed, according to audio obtained by TMZ Sports on Thursday, July 2. Calais’ brother, Ciarre, is charged with murder, aggravated assault and…
Alexis Podesta has been one of Sacramento’s most influential behind-the-scenes power brokers for years — the kind of political insider whose name rarely makes headlines despite her fingerprints being all over California politics. Now, she’s become one of the FBI’s most valuable witnesses — after wearing a wire as part…
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton watched the Liberty win Tuesday’s Commissioner’s Cup championship from the bench. She celebrated with her teammates by dancing and indulging in the champagne-soaked party. “Anytime you win a championship and are able to accomplish something, it’s a great thing, great for us, great for the community, for our…
It is never easy to unexpectedly say goodbye to your favorite characters — and 2026 has featured an influx of shocking departures on our TV screens from Grey’s Anatomy to Virgin River. Virgin River fans were surprised when showrunner Patrick Sean Smith confirmed multiple characters were written off the show after…
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s condition has improved since being rushed to the hospital last month after suffering a health scare, a spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican revealed on Thursday. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis “Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring…
Taylor Hicks is clarifying the seemingly flirty message he had for Kelly Clarkson. “I think that’s manifested, not by Page Six or by us, but by somebody else,” the American Idol season 5 winner said in a Wednesday, July 1, interview with SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio. Earlier this year, Hicks,…
The FBI had a mole inside Gov. Gavin Newsom’s political orbit before the agency’s corruption probe expanded into the governor and his wife, The Post has learned. Democrat insider Alexis Podesta, 45, secretly recorded conversations during the criminal probe into Newsom’s then-chief of staff, Dana Williamson, 53, who pleaded guilty…
The forecast calls for a dry Fourth of July in the Hamptons, at least for young partygoers. As in New York City and beyond, young people are shunning bottle service, with local proprietors scrambling to come up with suitable food and drink alternatives. Bagatelle Restaurant Group CEO Aymeric Clemente has…
Welcome to The California Post’s weekly Dodgers recap, where baseball writers Dylan Hernández and Jack Harris review the week that was, hand out very official awards and take stock of the state of the season. QUESTION OF THE WEEK Will tempers flare in Padres rematch? Around this time last year,…
Lindsay Lohan is starting a new decade with a look back at her accomplishments. “Forty. Grateful for every chapter that brought me here,” Lohan captioned an Instagram post on Thursday, July 2, celebrating her milestone 40th birthday. “For the lessons, the laughter, the love, the unexpected turns, and the people…
President Trump brushed off questions about the money he’s made while in office, saying his sons run his businesses and that he didn’t know about the lucrative crypto investments that netted him over a billion dollars. “I’ve always made money,” he told CNBC, pointing to his past career. “I’m a…
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. Switzerland and Algeria will meet in the nightcap of Thursday’s World Cup Round of 32 matches in Vancouver. The Swiss qualified for the knockout…
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Accused White House Correspondents Dinner gunman Cole Allen professed to be a part of a progressive collective known as “The Wide Awakes” — a loosely-organized group which traces its roots to Civil War abolitionists and espouses nonviolence. The group calls itself a modern “remix” of the organization that formed during…
A second division soccer match in Spain looked more like a minor league hockey match after a goalkeeper for LaLiga 2 side Real Zaragoza punched an opposing player in the face during stoppage time. The brawl occurred during a derby match between Real Zaragoza and Huesca in the closing moments…
Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith’s son E.J. has found a home in the NFL… but it’s not with the Dallas Cowboys. E.J. announced on Saturday, April 25, that he will be signing with the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL…
Democratic politicians are being singled out for clutching their pearls over Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting — while eagerly contributing to the rhetoric critics say leads to acts of political violence. The lefty lawmakers practically tripped over each other to be first in line to condemn the attempted…
This was the wrong weekend, the wrong opponent and the wrong venue for the Mets to no-show this badly for Carlos Mendoza. At minimum, they pushed him a lot closer to “when” he will be fired rather than “if.” Because this was a weekend in which a more accomplished manager,…
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Former President Barack Obama weighed in on the gunfire at the White House Correspondents Dinner – but caught ire from conservatives for claiming details about the motives were still unknown. “Although we don’t yet have the details about the motives behind last night’s shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner,…
Rox bottom has never looked worse. Any optimism the Mets carried into the weekend after snapping a 12-game losing streak and winning two straight was completely siphoned over six hours Sunday. Manager Carlos Mendoza’s beleaguered bunch managed only one run over 18 innings in getting swept by the hapless Rockies…
Not even a quick vomit break can stop Coco Gauff. The pro tennis player had to call a medical timeout during the second set of her match at the Madrid Open against Sorana Cirstea on Sunday, April 26, running to the side of the court before getting sick. The short…
WASHINGTON — President Trump and his allies insisted Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner proves the need for his planned über-secure White House ballroom. Since 1968, the celebrated dinner has been held at the Washington Hilton, a hotel complex about a mile and a half north of the…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom apparently felt sick — literally — after he found out that one of the most influential tech figures was quitting the state. Back in December, at a treehouse party north of San Francisco, the co-founder of Google, Sergey Brin, confronted the Democratic governor, according to a…
As the defending two-time champions, the Dodgers don’t exactly need litmus tests. Still, this weekend gave them a chance to size up one of their biggest fellow National League contenders — and reaffirm their own status as MLB’s foremost World Series threat once again. After dropping a Friday night series…
The reviews are in for the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael — and it’s total carnage on Rotten Tomatoes. With over 100 reviews, the movie has a disappointing 38 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, with critics negatively comparing the biopic to a “greatest hits” album. Despite music biopic genre tropes being torn to shreds…
Eric Swalwell spent years living the high life with campaign donors’ money as a U.S. congressman, staying in five-star hotels and racking up huge bills on fancy dinners and booze. But his luxurious lifestyle also extended to the friendly skies. A former staffer told The Post that Swalwell — whose…
HOUSTON — To Lakers coach JJ Redick, what mattered most about Bronny James’ first career NBA playoff points, a pull-up 3-pointer to give the Lakers a 50-40 lead midway through the second quarter of their Game 3 victory over the Rockets, wasn’t that James made the shot. It was the…
The Real Housewives of Orange County alum Katie Ginella was especially emotional to learn that the show reportedly planned a cast trip to Japan after her alleged experiences with racism within the franchise. “Can you tell me if my tears are overreacting? I just found out that the Real Housewives…
WASHINGTON — Erin Thielman had just stepped out of the Washington Hilton’s ballroom to make a call to her son when she heard gunshots and witnessed the Secret Service’s dramatic takedown of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter. Thielman, an Air Force veteran who had been one of the Wall Street…
Saturday’s rain didn’t provide relief for the Mets’ stench. Left to play a doubleheader Sunday against the equally uninspiring Rockies, manager Carlos Mendoza’s crew flatlined in a 3-1 Game 1 loss at Citi Field that gave the Mets a series defeat. The Mets, who managed only four hits, took a…
Storage Wars star Dusty Riach is recalling former costar Darrell Sheets’ last “odd” interaction before his untimely death. “It wasn’t the buying and selling that was odd. It was really the interaction,” Riach exclusively told Us Weekly on Sunday, April 26. “Because Darrell is not the type of person to…
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