The Trump administration is open to the possibility of temporarily suspending the gas tax to give Americans relief amid the fallout from the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright. “We’re open to all ideas, everything has tradeoffs,” Wright told NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday about the possibility of suspending the gas tax. “All ideas to lower prices for American consumers and American businesses.” Currently, the federal government imposes an 18.4-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline — in addition to any state-level tax applied. Wright didn’t elaborate on the tradeoffs of suspending the tax, which brings…
Lorenzo Lamas and Heather Locklear’s blossoming romance clearly already has the approval of their blended family. “Beautiful Heather, I adore you. The generous, loving, gracious energy you have makes you a very rare woman,” Lorenzo’s daughter Shayne Lamas wrote via Instagram on Sunday, May 10. “Watching your relationship with my…
Suspended LAUSD boss Alberto Carvalho has been spotted for the first time in nearly three months — as he spends his days pacing around the courtyard of his California home while collecting tens of thousands in taxpayers’ cash. The schools boss, who has earned about $90,000 since the FBI raided…
There’s another Ball in the bunch. LaMelo Ball and his partner Ana Montana announced that they had welcomed a baby boy into the world earlier this year and that they are launching a platform and nonprofit in order to support women through the fertility and IVF process. The new addition…
Many stars are expanding their families in 2026. Riverdale alum Charles Melton’s girlfriend, director Camille Summers-Valli, rang in the new year by confirming her pregnancy with their first baby. Two days later, Paradise star Krys Marshall debuted her baby bump at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. Adding to the baby…
Meghan Trainor was showered with love on 2026 Mother’s Day by her husband, Daryl Sabara, and their three kids. “Happy Mother’s Day @meghantrainor,” Sabara, 33, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, May 10. “You somehow manage to do EVERYTHING and still make it look easy.” He continued, “You are the heart…
The founder of an organic baby formula company has branded Gavin Newsom’s plan to offer free diapers to all new babies born in the state as “grifting nonsense.” Newsom announced the Golden State Start initiative on Friday, a partnership with nonprofit Baby2Baby that will give every newborn delivered in participating…
San Francisco is rolling out a sweeping outdoor smoking ban that would snuff out cigarettes on bar patios and parklets across the city. The move has ignited outrage among local business owners, who argue the draconian measure is just the latest example of government overreach putting neighborhood bars at risk.…
MILWAUKEE — The Yankees don’t lose series often, but when they do, they get swept. At least their last two times, anyways, this one in crushing fashion. After arriving here as one of the hottest teams in baseball, winners of 16 of their last 19 games, the Yankees delivered a…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Three years later, and we haven’t stopped thinking about Nicole Kidman’s two-piece outfit from the 2023 US Open. She rolled up wearing a striped button-front shirt and matching shorts that…
A top Biden adviser has torn into hypocritical lefties who are supporting billionaire Tom Steyer for California governor. Neera Tanden, a former senior adviser to President Joe Biden, reacted to recent endorsements of the hedge fund titan turned climate activist, calling them “so funny.” “I really like Tom Steyer –…
AI might one day wreak havoc on commercial real estate, as some fear. But at least right now, it’s only adding fire to the superheated Manhattan market. The fear is that AI will lead to large employee layoffs, which of course would mean companies would need less office space —…
SAN FRANCISCO — No lottery luck this time around for the Warriors. The team will pick 11th in next month’s NBA draft after their most likely combination of ping-pong balls was pulled Sunday in Chicago during the NBA draft lottery. The Wizards earned the No. 1 pick. Golden State had…
West Wilson didn’t rule out the possibility of hooking up with other Bravolebrities one year before his rumored connection with Jennifer Fessler. “I would, maybe not like tomorrow,” Wilson, 31, said during a May 2025 appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, acknowledging that he was open to…
Ohio gubernatorial hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy is calling for a major crackdown on Medicaid fraud in the state after a probe allegedly uncovered millions of dollars in taxpayer funds being funneled to nonexistent home-healthcare companies. The investigation found 288 separate Ohio home-healthcare companies with the same address — while listed locations…
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 NBA playoffs continue on Sunday with two Game 4s, including the Spurs traveling to Minnesota to face the Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards. New…
A fresh look is coming to 114 W. 47th St., a Durst Organization property that stands apart from the rest of the Midtown office-tower scene. The red-brick building between Sixth and Seventh avenues has 600,000 square feet — much smaller than the million-plus giants around it, but larger than nearby…
Life in plastic isn’t so fantastic. While there’s debate over how much is actually in our systems, microplastics are all the rage right now — and not in a good way for our health. A new study may have found the culprit behind the accumulation in our brains, and it’s…
PHILADELPHIA — The Knicks are playing it cautiously. OG Anunoby (right hamstring strain) is out for their Game 4 clash against the 76ers Sunday afternoon at Xfinity Mobile Arena as they look to finish off a series sweep. He also missed the Knicks’ Game 3 win on Friday with the…
With 9-1-1: Nashville renewed for season 2, viewers will be introduced to some new faces — including a character played by Ryan Phillippe. Phillippe’s role was announced before the April 2026 finale, which showrunner Rashad Raisani teased after confirming his introduction in future episodes of the hit ABC series. According…
President Trump believes this is his golden opportunity. The president revealed that he’s still eager to crack open Fort Knox and personally ensure that the nation’s gold reserve — valued at nearly $700 billion — is still in the highly secure bullion depository following an uproar about it last year.…
Vornado executive vice-president Glen Weiss told a Real Deal forum last week, “You should assume we’re in” — meaning his company’s planned 350 Park Ave. skyscraper to be anchored by Ken Griffin’s Citadel companies. “We’ve started demolition and we’re ready to roll,” Weiss said, adding that media coverage suggesting otherwise…
The San Francisco Giants entered Sunday tied with the Mets for the worst record in the National League and following another low point, a 13-3 home loss to the Pirates at Oracle Park, the fans in attendance let the team have it. And the upset crowd had at least one…
MILWAUKEE — Saturday at Providence, St. John’s had Bryce Hopkins’ back in his emotional return to Friartown. Four days later, he returned the favor. With the 17th-ranked Johnnies struggling and Zuby Ejiofor not himself, Hopkins came through. The senior forward tallied team-highs of 23 points and 10 rebounds, leading St.…
Police in Alabama have identified human remains discovered in a coal bin as a man who vanished 38 years ago and was the subject of a long-lingering cold case. DNA testing on the remains — which were first found in late 2004 — finally returned a hit for 21-year-old Bryant…
President Trump is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest warship, to the Middle East, along with a huge fleet of aerial refueling tankers and F-22 and F-35 strike fighters, according to reports. The massive buildup in military hardware is the biggest indication yet that Trump could be…
Anderson Cooper’s recent decision not to renew his contract with “60 Minutes” came at the last minute and left execs at the struggling network flat-footed, a source with knowledge of the matter told The Post on Wednesday. The journo had been poised to become the face of “60 Minutes” under…
PORT ST. LUCIE — Even as a non-roster invitee to camp, Craig Kimbrel turns heads every time he steps on a mound. Kimbrel, a possible future Hall of Fame closer, threw an inning of live batting practice Wednesday for the Mets at Clover Park. The highlight was two plate appearances against…
Madi Prewett and Grant Troutt almost missed their love connection. During the Wednesday, February 18, episode of her “Stay True” podcast, Prewett, 29, opened up about who she was really supposed to go on a date with back in the day while chatting with Troutt, 29. She revealed that her family…
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) “abused his power” when he allegedly had an affair with staffer Regina Santos-Aviles, who later fatally set herself on fire, the woman’s widower said Wednesday in his first public remarks about the tragedy. Adrian Aviles argued that the married congressman should be held accountable for becoming…
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, long a cryptocurrency skeptic, disclosed Wednesday that he personally owns a small amount of Bitcoin. Speaking at the World Liberty Forum at President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Fla., the exec described his crypto holdings as “very little, but some” Bitcoin. The 64-year-old Wall…
Observations from Mets’ spring training on Wednesday in Port St. Lucie: Tobias’ turn Tobias Myers threw two innings of live batting practice Wednesday. The right-hander is stretching out for potential starting duty if needed, but otherwise will open the season in the Mets bullpen. Staying active Francisco Lindor participated in…
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is focused on non-football hobbies as questions linger about his future with the Seattle Seahawks. Following their Super Bowl victory earlier this month, the Seahawks are unlikely to use their franchise or transition tag on Walker, 25, meaning he would become a free agent…
WASHINGTON — Democrats are plotting to boycott President Trump’s State of the Union address next week and host an alternative rally instead after being widely panned for their rowdy behavior during his marquee speech last year. Dubbed the “People’s State of the Union,” multiple Democrats are planning to assemble on the…
Online seller eBay wants a bigger share of the Gen Z market. The online seller has agreed to purchase secondhand fashion marketplace Depop from Etsy for about $1.2 billion in cash, the companies said Wednesday. The deal comes at a time when used clothing has become increasingly popular, sought out…
MILAN — Gold and glory will be on the line for the U.S. women’s hockey team against Canada on Thursday. But they are also one win away from capping a historic run to the finale of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. The Americans have set the bar, and they’ve set…
Jennifer Aniston rang in her 57th birthday with boyfriend Jim Curtis by her side, and she couldn’t be happier with their low-key life. “Jen and Jim have been inseparable,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly of the couple, who were first linked in summer 2025. The Morning Show actress, 57,…
A California congressional hopeful was forced to apologize for newly resurfaced sleazy Reddit posts — including ones commenting on women’s buttocks and references to “Fresno Freaks.” Local progressive union activist Lourin Hubbard, who’s running to unseat Democratic Rep. Jim Costa, had a penchant for ogling at not-safe-for-work photos and lobbing…
James Dolan’s Madison Square Garden Sports announced Wednesday that it is considering splitting the New York Knicks and Rangers into two separately traded public companies. Its board of directors has approved a plan to look into spinning off its hockey and basketball teams into separate firms – sparking rumors over…
The Clippers dramatically changed course earlier in February by trading James Harden and Ivica Zubac in an attempt to get younger and clear salary cap space in hopes of landing a top free agent in 2027. Kawhi Leonard is now the last-standing star on the team after Paul George left…
A North Carolina woman who stands accused of killing one of her young children and trying to kill her other child is facing murder charges, according to authorities. Andrea Morgan Faust, 41, of Durham, was arrested on Friday, February 13, on charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder, court…
WASHINGTON — Former Victoria’s Secret owner Les Wexner testified Wednesday before a House panel that he was supremely “conned” by the now-deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein, who managed the billionaire’s fortune for decades, but did not “witness, condone or enable” any of his sex crimes. The 88-year-old LBrands CEO sat for…
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected Live Nation Entertainment’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by the federal government and many states accusing the company of illegally trying to dominate the live concert industry. The decision by US District Judge Arun Subramanian cleared the way for a possible antitrust trial in Manhattan federal court, with jury selection…
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