WASHINGTON — A top adviser to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushed hard for Maine Democrat Graham Platner in the 2026 Senate race with an eye on a Democratic presidential ticket by 2032, sources told The Post. Morris Katz hyped up Platner as a Bernie Sanders successor who could captivate the progressive base of the Democratic Party — much better than Squad darling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), who he saw as a losing nominee, two Democratic sources revealed. One reason Katz favored Platner’s chances over AOC was that he’s a man, sources said. Katz had worked for around 10…
Chiffon? In this economy? This week’s Paris Haute Couture shows swapped the usual piles of handmade lace and crystal-coated leather for materials often on shelves at the Dollar Store — or even better yet, Home Depot, like latex balloons, crumpled chicken wire, ripped denim, and clumps of very photogenic hay.…
Not so fast on the “rapid bus routes!” Bronx politicians blasted Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s news $800 million plan to speed up city bus routes on Thursday — saying it could make the affected streets more dangerous for pedestrians. The elected officials groaned that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has already torn…
Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs has barred employees from trading on prediction-market contracts linked to financial markets and political events, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday. A memo was issued some time back in which the policy prohibits staff from participating in event-based contracts that could create real or…
For the first time, physicists have built a working version of quantum mechanics without complex numbers — numbers that have been considered essential to the theory for nearly a century.Complex numbers combine a regular “real” number with an “imaginary” one — a multiple of the square root of -1, represented…
San Francisco voters will decide whether the city should have a public bank after city supervisors this week approved such a proposal to appear on the November ballot. The city would be the first in the nation to have a municipal government-owned bank. Only the state of North Dakota runs…
Italian super-yacht designer Achille Salvagni has dropped anchor on Madison Avenue, The Post has learned. Salvagni just paid $13.5 million for 797 Madison Ave., the former Tory Burch flagship building that last traded nearly a half-century ago. Salvagni, who has a showroom at 817 Madison Ave. a few blocks away,…
‘A silent pandemic’: How Japan is curbing antibiotic resistance, $5 at a timeThis interview is the second article in a series comparing antibiotic use in Japan and the United States, with a focus on outpatient pediatrics. It was supported by a reporting fellowship from the Association of Health Care Journalists…
I was a sick kid — I’m talking genuinely, chronically ill. Mysterious symptoms kept me home from school and bouncing between specialists who spent most of my childhood trying — and failing — to figure out what was wrong. My mother, a lifelong fan of all things woo-woo, did what…
Mets backup catcher Luis Torrens would be a nice fit for the Yankees, who seek catching help. Ryan Jeffers, a big hitter (.949 OPS) about to return from a hamate injury, makes sense, but the Twins are contending in an ultra-weak AL. Torrens, a former Yankee farmhand who’s very strong…
Summer House is going global. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed on Thursday, July 9, that the Bravo series is heading to Canada for its first-ever international spinoff, aptly named Summer House Canada. The upcoming series is set to air on NBCUniversal’s reality streaming platform Hayu next year and will feature 10-episodes…
A California city could soon make drive-thru dining a thing of the past. Culver City officials are considering a citywide ban on new drive-thrus after neighbors raised alarms over a proposed new In-N-Out they say could worsen traffic, hurt air quality and create dangers for pedestrians and cyclists, according to…
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta plans to design its own artificial intelligence chips in-house starting in September – part of an industry-wide effort by the biggest names in AI to start making their own chips amid ongoing high demand. Zuck’s initiative, known internally as “Iris,” centers on developing custom silicon to supercharge…
Using a quantum computer alongside a supercomputer, scientists have developed a breakthrough pathway for modeling the physics inside a fusion reactor. The world-first experiment could help clear a path to developing clean, abundant nuclear power and solving the global energy crisis, the researchers said.Using hybrid quantum computing and artificial intelligence…
SAN FRANCISCO — There’s a reason why Buster Posey didn’t hesitate before giving a succinct answer when asked last month whether he would be open to trading Logan Webb. “No,” the Giants’ top baseball executive, and a former batterymate of Webb’s, responded. The point-blank public refutation from Posey came amid…
The secret Yelp reviews for California’s top politicians have been revealed — and former gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter did not hold back. Posts reportedly penned by the state’s most powerful leaders, including Karen Bass, former LAUSD chief Alberto Carvalho, Jennifer Newsom and Senator Alex Padilla, emerged this week. The majority…
There really is an easy trick to curbing weight gain and reducing the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. All it requires is getting to bed on time. New research shows that losing even just a bit of sleep over time can mean putting on a pound of…
The criticism swirling around Christian Pulisic isn’t dying down. The USMNT star and his teammates have felt the wrath of pundits and fans after a 4-1 beatdown by Belgium that knocked the U.S. out of the World Cup in the Round of 16. On Wednesday, Taylor Twellman weighed in, joining…
Iran has given the world its first glimpse inside the bombed-out compound where Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israel airstrike at the start of the war. The Iranian regime has released a new 50-second video showing the destruction left by the blast as part of a six-day funeral…
US existing home sales unexpectedly fell in June as house prices hit a record high and mortgage rates remained elevated, pushing potential buyers to the sidelines. Home sales dropped 2.4% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million units, the National Association of Realtors said on Thursday. Economists…
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has filed a patent for a “creepy” AI-powered wearable device that would be capable of tracking the user’s emotional state – right down to their sighs and laughter and what time of day they take medication. The patent filing, which was published on July 2, describes an…
Engineers have designed a waterproof “diving suit” for cyborg cockroaches that enables the hybrid insects to survive and roam underwater for up to three hours. This function expands the capabilities of cyborg insects and could one day be deployed in disaster zones, according to the team.A built-in oxygen generator and…
STATELINE, Nev. — Jason Kelce is speaking out for the first time about the wedding between his brother, Travis, and Taylor Swift … even offering up some info about just how boozy the bash actually was. The NFL legend finally shared some public thoughts on Travis and Taylor Swift’s Madison…
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A Mexican national who voted illegally in US elections and falsely claimed to be a citizen has been convicted and could face removal under federal immigration law. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to Fox News Digital that Jose Ceballos-Armendariz, a lawful permanent resident who has held a green…
The Trump administration has neared a deal to rescue embattled low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The US government will lend Spirit as much as $500 million in exchange for warrants to take a potential stake in the carrier, according to the report. President…
BOSTON — Regarding lineup decisions that seem to infuriate a different set of fans on social media daily, Aaron Boone essentially places such issues in the good-problem-to-have bucket. “We have a really good team and a lot of really good players in there that deserve to play even on some…
Aubrey Plaza is gearing up to welcome her first baby. “There’s something inside: it’s a baby,” Plaza quipped on an April 2026 episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers, announcing her pregnancy. “[I] may need you to pull it out. That’s why I came here tonight. It’s either you or…
Three candidates for the US House and Senate were suspended and fined by Kalshi for engaging in “political insider trading,” the prediction market platform announced Wednesday. Kalshi, which allows users to bet on the outcome of future events, identified Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Matt Klein, who is running for the…
Average tax refunds soared higher this year thanks to President Trump’s bevy of new tax deductions – and it’s possible the number was actually dragged down by delayed filings and confusion around who was eligible for the new exemptions, experts told The Post. More than 53 million taxpayers took advantage…
Mets broadcasters finally had a chance to call a win, as SNY’s Gary Cohen and radio announcer Howie Rose enthusiastically called the team’s first victory in 15 days to snap a 12-game losing streak. The longtime Mets broadcasters encompassed how fans of the team felt on Wednesday night as Luke…
Tiger Woods and his girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, are reportedly tightening the circle around them as the golf pro seeks treatment following his DUI arrest. The couple has been cutting various staff members, fearing leaks to the press, according to a Tuesday, April 21, report from Page Six. Though the pair…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ invitations to “F around and find out” on redistricting efforts in Florida, the next possible battleground in a nationwide struggle to gain partisan advantages from congressional district maps. “Please. Be my guest. I will pay for you to come down to…
The German company that owns Lufthansa Airlines and other European carriers said Tuesday that it would cut 20,000 short-haul flights through October as the Iran war drives up oil prices and deepens worries that some countries may run low on jet fuel. The Lufthansa Group said the cancellation of less…
BOSTON — Whether it is the quality of their arms or the ineptitude of their opponents’ bats — or perhaps a mix of both — the Yankees pitching staff is at it again. Max Fried became the latest starter to throw up a string of zeroes, this one turning into…
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The California governor’s race has gone through a dramatic change since the last time candidates took the stage — most notably the suspension of Democratic front runner Eric Swalwell’s campaign after a scandal filled with sexual misconduct allegations. Gov. Gavin Newsom refused to endorse a candidate in the race today…
Finally some good news about the Third Street Promenade area of Santa Monica, which has seen rampant closures in recent months and years. Mayor Caroline Torosis told the California Post the Entertainment Zone model that allows for open alcohol consumption, adopted in the summer of 2025, is working. “We’re testing…
On the same night Juan Soto returned to the lineup from a strained right calf, the Mets lost Francisco Lindor to left calf tightness in Wednesday’s game against the Twins. With the Mets looking to snap a 12-game losing streak, Lindor was removed after scoring from first base on Francisco…
The Summer House cast has a lot of unanswered questions about Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s romance — and they aren’t convinced that they’re going to get any real answers. “The cast is more than ready for the reunion to be over at this point, and the general vibe is…
A Virginia court on Wednesday blocked the state from enacting new congressional districts that could allow Democrats to flip four Republican House seats in the 2026 midterm elections. A judge in Tazewell County ruled that the constitutional amendment on redistricting, narrowly approved by voters in a closely watched election Tuesday night, was…
A few months after taking the anchor seat at “CBS Evening News,” Tony Dokoupil still lags far behind his rivals, the latest Nielsen figures show. The nightly newscast pulled in about 3.8 million viewers and fewer than 500,000 adults in the key 25-to-54 demographic during the week of April 6…
SAN FRANCISCO — No, Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing was not trying to belittle the injury that Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee sustained in Tuesday’s game at Oracle Park. On Wednesday, Rushing was asked about a clip that made the rounds (especially among Giants fans) the night before, when he appeared…
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