California’s billionaire tax is splintering state Democrats, with the latest sign of division coming from deep-blue San Francisco, where the local Democratic Party voted Wednesday not to endorse the ballot measure. San Francisco’s Democratic leaders delivered a stunning rebuke of Proposition 40, a ballot measure that would impose a one-time 5% tax on roughly 200 California billionaires. City leaders even acknowledged and agreed with arguments that Prop 40 would devastate the state’s economy and cause wealthy job creators to flee California. Prop 40 “is not a workable policy to do locally or on a state level, and it really has…
The Lakers’ failed pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, who is signing a two-year deal with the Timberwolves, has left them with a hole in the frontcourt. And with their payroll $8.1 million from the NBA’s $209 million first-apron threshold, they’re hard-capped for the 2026-27 season. With their roster already having 16…
A federal judge sentenced a 26-year-old North Carolina man to three life sentences plus an additional 83 years in prison in connection with the murders of an active-duty Fort Bragg soldier and U.S. Army veteran, according to prosecutors. In May, Kenneth Maurice Quick Jr., was convicted of eight counts in…
Joe Biden discussed the possibility of granting President Trump a pardon in a bedtime conversation with his wife, Jill, according to Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. In an anecdote from his upcoming book, detailed in The Atlantic Thursday, the governor revealed that he pitched Biden on the idea of pardoning…
CNN was forced to apologize to Dolly Parton’s family for mistakenly using a photo of a Las Vegas impersonator of the country music legend while reporting on her death. The cable news network aired an image of tribute artist Kelly Vohnn as it covered Parton’s Tuesday death from cancer —…
Illegal street vendors are getting a free pass in Los Angeles — a slap in the face to brick-and-mortar businesses — after Mayor Karen Bass ordered cops to stop issuing criminal citations to vendors who flout the rules. Bass’ office told the California Post Thursday that the mayor “stands firmly…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the IRS could revoke the tax-free status of left-wing nonprofits such as George Soros’ Open Society Foundations, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, three sources familiar with the matter have told The Post. It is part of a Trump-backed crackdown…
I wish Enes Kanter Freedom did not take the bait from Chicago Sky’s Natasha Cloud. During a game last week against the Indiana Fever, she shouted vulgar comments at the former NBA player, who was sitting in the crowd behind the basket. He chirped back and showed off his massive…
Kylie Jenner is over the pregnancy speculation. The Kylie Cosmetics founder dispelled the latest round of rumors on an August 2026 episode of the “Better Half” podcast, telling listeners she doesn’t feel “the need to say anything ever” when the internet is convinced she’s expecting. It’s a familiar routine. Jenner…
WASHINGTON — President Trump got some rare Democratic support in his trade war with Canada from retiring Maine Rep. Jared Golden, whose district shares a border with America’s northern neighbor. Golden (D-Maine), who has backed some of Trump’s hardline antics on trade in the past, warned Canada that it won’t…
A beloved California brewery has closed its doors after 12 years in business. Electric Brewing Company in Murrieta abruptly closed on Saturday following an emotional social media announcement. “We’ve been working through a possible sale for some time, and while many of you knew changes were coming, nothing was official…
As West Nile Virus creeps into California, a new AI-powered mosquito killer could be just what Californians need to protect them from the world’s deadliest creature. The Photon Matrix is a high-tech zapper combines futuristic light detection and ranging technology (LiDAR), radar, with AI directing a precision laser to detect…
Andrey Rublev wasn’t in the mood to talk. The Russian tennis star, approached for a mid-match interview alongside mixed doubles partner Mirra Andreeva, waved off ESPN’s Sam Querrey in an awkward US Open scene caught on camera on Wednesday. “Mirra, great comeback in set No. 2,” Querrey said as Rublev…
A teenager in Wisconsin will potentially spend the rest of his life in prison after he pleaded guilty to the 2022 murder of 10-year-old Lily Peters, whom he lured into the woods and sexually assaulted. Peters was reported missing on the evening of April 24, 2022, after she left her…
WASHINGTON — An Ohio Democrat maintained a lifelong friendship with a steel lobbyist — even giving her power of attorney — while also accepting campaign donations from the lobbyist and her firm’s PAC over two decades in Congress, according to photos, records and the congresswoman’s office. Rep. Marcy Kaptur‘s principal…
A beloved upscale dining chain may have closed, but they still have a hefty tab to pay. Three months before abruptly pulling the plug on a 32-year-old Bay Area restaurant empire, the operators behind longtime French dining chain sold off millions in future tabs to a cash advance firm. Now…
Holly Marie Combs is opening up about her decision to walk away from the acting world. “It was a lot of family. During COVID, we had three teenagers,” Combs, 52, said on the Tuesday, August 25, episode of her “House of Halliwell” podcast, stating that she is “retired” from acting.…
WASHINGTON — A purported deal between Iran and Oman to control the Strait of Hormuz and share revenue from fees is “not even close to done” and would be meaningless so long as President Trump’s blockade of Iran remains in effect, a US official told The Post. A spokesman for…
US marijuana companies are the latest prize in the so-called “listing wars” between the top two US stock markets, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, On The Money has learned. The heightened interest in IPOs for Pot Inc., comes after federal barriers that have long blocked access to banking…
Scientists have uncovered an ancient shark “graveyard” in the middle of the Egyptian desert.Fossilized teeth from seven shark species dating back millions of years were discovered in the Abu-Tartur Plateau — located in Egypt’s Western Desert — between 2020 and 2022, offering new insight into the desert’s watery past. The…
Could one treatment protect against some of the most feared consequences of aging? A vaccine that every adult over 50 should be getting to protect against a common virus may have another benefit: protecting the brain and heart from degeneration and deadly complications. One study from Brown University showed the…
Before 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey and his wife, Olivia Culpo, have their second child together, they wanted to honor another 49ers star with a role in their first child’s life. This was shown with an Instagram Story post that Olivia made on Thursday morning, before the 49ers face…
Good Good Golf cofounder Garrett Clark issued a public apology after his company produced a promotional video that has since been pulled from broadcast. “I personally want to apologize for playing a role in this skit [and] this ad at the magnitude that I did,” Clark, 26, said in a…
A federal judge who was disciplined after an investigation found that she had sex with a police officer in her chambers and attended a partisan event, then lied when confronted with the allegations, has recused herself in a fight over Georgia election records after the US Department of Justice raised questions about…
José Caballero said he entered Tuesday’s game against the White Sox still unclear of the pitch clock rule that he’s often been able to use to his advantage. The issue stemmed from Sunday’s controversy in Toronto, where Caballero was issued a warning for not engaging with the pitcher with eight…
Jelly Roll‘s daughter, Bailee Ann DeFord, has spoken out about her father filing for divorce from Bunnie Xo after nearly 10 years of marriage. Bailee Ann, 18, took to TikTok on Tuesday, June 16, to comment on the news after it made headlines one day prior. “I am disgusted at…
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) cruised to victory in the Georgia Senate GOP runoff Tuesday night. Collins had won about 55% of the electorate, whereas former football coach Derek Dooley secured roughly 45% when the race was called by the Associated Press at 8:37 p.m. ET. The winner will…
IRVINE, Calif. — Tim Weah found himself doing what every World Cup player must, sooner or later: standing in front of a semicircle of cameras and microphones, answering the same questions. Australia. Expectations. Team confidence. One game at a time. Then, high above the crowd of reporters gathered around him…
The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys shines a light on Steven “Steve” McBee and his family as they run their farm in Missouri — but not everything has always run smoothly for the farmers. Steve and his ex-wife, Kristi McBee, were married 28 years before his infidelity came to light,…
Voters in Alameda County were back at the polls Tuesday — just two weeks after the primary election — to decide who will replace disgraced ex-congressman Eric Swalwell, whose career imploded after disturbing allegations of rape and sexual assault derailed his candidacy for California governor. Despite months of controversy surrounding…
For the first 5 ½ innings on Tuesday night, there was a whole lot of nothing at Dodger Stadium. Then, Shohei Ohtani came to the plate in the bottom of the sixth and put a long-awaited jolt into the game. On a first-pitch, center-cut cutter from Tampa Bay right-hander Drew…
Rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape. Local ABC affiliate WBRZ reported that Mystikal (real name Michael Tyler) appeared in court on Tuesday, June 16, to receive his sentencing. The rapper, 55, was accused of raping a woman in his Prairieville, Louisiana,…
WASHINGTON — DC City Councilmember Robert White won the Democratic nod Tuesday night to become the first new delegate to Congress from the nation’s capital in 36 years. White won 63.2% of the vote compared to his City Council colleague Brooke Pinto, who notched 21.5% when the contest was called…
Aaron Judge was in rare form Tuesday afternoon at a Yankees HOPE Week event honoring Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez. Not regarding his graciousness when swarmed by fans or even the Connect Four game he lost to Sibomana-Rodriguez, but rather how touched he was by the wrestler on a full ride to UNC…
Some celebs just get it when it comes to nailing a hot bikini moment. Take Kylie Jenner, who turned up the heat in January while rocking a gold set featuring a triangle cup top and halter straps. She teamed the piece with coordinating low-waisted bottoms that tied in bows on…
Darializa Avila Chevalier, the far-left congressional candidate backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani who is seeking to topple New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat in a hotly contested Democratic primary, repeatedly apologized for her nasty tweets that included cursing out Kamala Harris. “I deeply regret my tweets,” Chevalier said during a fiery…
If you’ve read anything before this moment that included the words “World Cup” and “NJ Transit” and “train,” you’d be forgiven for fearing the worst. They want how much for a ticket? They’re keeping other commuters out of parts of Penn Station for how long? And if you got out…
Patrick Dempsey’s child, Sullivan Dempsey, was the star in Morphew World’s latest campaign. Sullivan, 19, looked glamorous while posing for the luxury vintage store earlier this month. In the photo shoot, Sullivan rocked a black outfit by Issey Miyake, circa the 1980s. The outfit, which was pulled from the brand’s…
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s bombshell revelation that the Department of Justice is investigating him and his wife has reignited questions about the California governor’s wealth. The answer: an estimated $30 million fortune, making his $245,929 annual salary little more than pocket change. The US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of…
Florida officials took aim at tech giant TikTok in a new lawsuit alleging the popular app misled parents about the content shown on its algorithm while operating in violation of the state’s online child protection laws. The lawsuit, filed Monday in state court in St. Lucie County, alleged the popular…
You’d think not having Aaron Judge around might make it more of a fair fight for teams like the White Sox. But the supposedly resurgent White Sox were pummeled 12-2 by the Yankees on Tuesday night in The Bronx, as the Judge-less offense still pounded them for three homers in…
Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards stunned in not one, not two — but three bridal looks during her wedding with soccer player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Edwards, 32, opened up to Vogue about the three looks she wore while tying the knot with Oxlade-Chamberlain, 32, during their romantic wedding in Estoi, Portugal. For…
WASHINGTON — Billionaire Rick Jackson scored an upset victory in the Georgia governor’s race against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R), who was endorsed by both Gov. Brian Kemp and President Trump in the highly competitive runoff race Tuesday. Jackson won 53% of voters in the Peach State, while Jones won…
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