California Republicans urge Trump administration to kill Gavin Newsom’s 0-a-year healthcare tax

California Republicans have had enough tax hikes — appealing directly to President Donald Trump’s admin to kill a widely-hated health care tax increase that’s expected to cost residents an additional $400 per year. Assembly Republicans are demanding Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy to nix a recently signed plan that would raise premiums on Californians with private insurance. The so-called managed care organization tax, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week, is intended to raise funding for state Medicaid programs but could raise annual premiums by $400…

Bitcoin bounces back after Trump calls himself ‘a big crypto guy’

Bitcoin bounced back Monday after President Trump called himself “a big crypto guy” and gave a positive, if noncommittal, answer when asked about the prospect of digital assets becoming part of his newly-launched Trump Accounts. Prior to those remarks, the cryptocurrency fell as much as 2% toward $60,000 after filings…

Want to see France vs. Morocco in the World Cup? Get discounted tickets

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Well, this looks awfully familiar. As fans may recall, France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the 2022 World Cup semifinals four short years ago in Qatar.…

Levi’s debuts “couture jeans” in Paris

Can you wear jeans to a black-tie affair? You can now… at least in Paris. That’s because renowned French designer Christelle Kocher just launched a collection of jeans during Haute Couture week in partnership with Levi’s — oui, the same brand where you got a pair of $21.99 cutoffs at…

US judge rejects Elon Musk’s bid to set aside Twitter fraud verdict

A federal judge on Monday rejected Elon Musk’s bid to dismiss a recent jury verdict finding that the world’s richest person defrauded Twitter investors when buying the social media company, despite finding that Musk was not liable for one of his challenged tweets. US District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco also denied Musk’s motion to…

Why you should rethink wearing contact lenses on airplanes

‘Tis the season for travel, but here’s some insightful information for jet-setting contact wearers. When packing for a summer trip, you may be tempted to leave your eyeglasses at home and just wear contact lenses on the plane. Before you whip out your boarding pass, though, you may want to…

Rui Hachimura leaving Lakers for M deal with Clippers

The Lakers are losing their starting forward to their crosstown rival. Rui Hachimura will sign with the Clippers in free agency. Hachimura agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal with the Clippers, ESPN first reported. Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura has signed a 2-year, $28M deal with the LA Clippers.…

Doctors are noticing a concerning trait in babies just hours after birth

New research has found a concerning characteristic in babies that could greatly affect their health down the line. While some gut microbiome can pass in utero, a newborn’s gut microbiome was previously thought to be nearly sterile, mostly acquiring bacteria during birth or via breastfeeding. But new findings may prove…

Dem Rep. Hillary Scholten fought to conceal divorce docs because they would hurt election chances, cause ‘irreparable reputational harm’

WASHINGTON — Michigan Rep. Hillary Scholten fought to seal the court docs about her divorce — as her lawyer admitted that they could hurt her election chances and cause “irreparable reputational harm.” Earlier this month, Scholten (D-Mich.), 44, publicly revealed that her husband of 20 years, Jesse Holcomb, “suddenly left…

Ex-USC receiver, top NFL prospect, arrested days ahead of draft

Just days before the NFL draft, one of the top wide receiver prospects has been arrested on two possible misdemeanor charges. Former USC and Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch, a consensus Day 2 pick in the draft, faces misdemeanor charges of obstructing public sidewalks/streets, prowling and obstruction of a law…

NYC developer Stephen Ross conquering West Palm Beach

Stephen M. Ross, who as former head of Related Cos. drove development of Time-Warner Center at Columbus Circle and Hudson Yards, is creating a new Boomtown USA far from Manhattan’s West Side — in West Palm Beach, a short bridge stroll across the Intracoastal Waterway from its wealthier cousin, Palm…

Twins manager Derek Shelton’s profane ejection rant caught on hot mic

An argument between an umpire and Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton was caught on a hot microphone. During the Twins’ 5-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, Shelton was ejected from the game after Reds star shortstop Elly de la Cruz checked his swing on a pitch, subsequently hitting…

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