Gavin Newsom launches unhinged rant distancing himsel from wiretapper Alexis Podesta

Gov. Gavin Newsom unleashed a defensive social media tirade Friday, lashing out at President Trump, the Justice Department and The California Post after reporting highlighted political ties between FBI informant Alexis Podesta and the California governor. In a lengthy X post by the Governor’s Press Office, the administration accused “MAGA bootlickers” of spreading “false information” while insisting there is “no evidence” connecting Newsom to the federal corruption investigation that ensnared his former chief of staff, Dana Williamson, in part due to Podesta wearing a wire, according to Williamson’s attorney. The governor’s office’s post struck a notably aggressive tone, describing the…

England hotel in Mexico protected by security ahead of World Cup clash

England and Mexico square off in the Round of 16 Sunday, but the highly-anticipated match has already resulted in quite the theatrics. According to several reports, England’s hotel in Mexico City is under heavy security with police, riot shields and road blocks in place amid concerns over local fans attempting…

Pavel Dorofeyev embracing ‘privilege’ of helping Rangers in retool

Pavel Dorofeyev had spent plenty of time in the Tri-State Area before he put pen to paper on a seven-year, $77 million deal with the Rangers last month.  Since beginning his transition into a full-time NHL role in 2022, the Russian wing has trained with Ben Prentiss in Stamford, Conn.,…

Yosemite begged to make major change as chaos reigns over park

America’s crown jewel of national parks has lost its sparkle. California democratic senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff fired off a scathing letter to the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service this week, warning that the decision to scrap Yosemite National Park‘s reservation system has created pure…

Dodgers Post podcast: Roki Sasaki is running out of excuses

What to make of Roki Sasaki’s latest implosion? That’s what California Post baseball writers Dylan Hernandez and Jack Harris discuss on the latest episode of the Dodgers Post podcast. Concerns continue to grow after Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki was obliterated by the Padres — MLB’s worst offense — on Thursday…

Yankees vs. Twins prediction: MLB Friday picks, odds

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. The Yankees open a weekend series against the Twins on Friday night in The Bronx, and they will do so with one of their…

Staggering amount Eric Swalwell paid lawyer to fight sex assault claims

Eric Swalwell paid a hotshot Los Angeles lawyer $40,000 in campaign funds to defend him on television against sexual assault allegations that ultimately unraveled his political career, according to a recent financial disclosure. Swalwell took money from his since-dropped campaign for California governor to pay the princely sum for attorney…

Paige Shiver tearfully reveals losing Sherrone Moore’s baby during ugly affair

Sherrone Moore’s ex-assistant and mistress, Paige Shiver, tearfully revealed Friday that she lost the disgraced former Michigan University coach’s baby due to a medical emergency. Shiver, 32, became pregnant during her years-long relationship with Moore, but despite wanting to keep it, was urged by doctors and Moore to end the…

Claude Mythos explained: Is Anthropic’s most powerful AI model really too dangerous to release to the public?

Anthropic’s unveiling of its Claude Mythos Preview model alongside Project Glasswing is prompting widespread scrutiny ‪as experts warn that the artificial intelligence (AI) system’s capabilities could accelerate the discovery and exploitation of software vulnerabilities.Anthropic is keeping Mythos locked inside Project Glasswing ‪—‬ the company’s attempt to contain and direct the…

What you’ll need to see May 2026’s night sky

Although May hasn’t quite got as much going on as the excitement of April, there’s still a lot to look at in the night sky — if you have the right gear.We’re looking at the stargazing events for the month ahead to give you specific product recommendations for binoculars, telescopes…

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