Trump approves firing squad for Fort Hood killer Nidal Hasan’s execution after Pete Hegseth’s recommendation

President Trump has approved the use of a firing squad to execute convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hassan, the Pentagon announced Monday. “Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has recommended — and President Donald J. Trump has approved — death by U.S. Army firing squad for convicted terrorist Nidal Malik Hasan, the jihadist who opened fire on unarmed American soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell wrote on X. Hasan killed 12 US service members, one civilian and wounded 32 others during his November 2009 rampage at the Texas Army base. Parnell noted the Army-officer-turned-terrorist was “shouting ‘Allahu…

Glamorous jet-set life of USC-educated Chinese spy suspect snared at LAX

A California realtor arrested for allegedly spying for the Chinese government appeared to have lived a jet-setting lifestyle before federal authorities detained her. Wanying Zhang, 34, also known as “Heather,” documented trips to Paris and outings with friends across the West Coast on her social media pages. Zhang also appears…

McDonald’s hit with lawsuit alleging AI-powered menu price-fixing

McDonald’s has been sued in federal court in Chicago in a proposed nationwide class action alleging the fast-food company illegally coordinates menu prices across its franchises and company-owned restaurants through an AI-powered pricing system. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, said McDonald’s violated US antitrust law by conspiring with independent franchisees…

Seahawks signing Joe Mixon after mysterious year-long injury absence

Joe Mixon is back in the NFL. The veteran running back, who hasn’t played in the league since January 2025, is signing with the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.  Mixon met with Seattle on Monday and will initially be signed to the team’s practice…

Truth about Xavier Becerra’s Mexican background is finally revealed

Democratic governor candidate Xavier Becerra is clearing the air about claims he’s lied about his immigration story. Becerra, who often touts his Mexican American family’s immigrant background on the campaign trail, caught heat from conservative critics in recent days for labeling his late father Manuel Guerrero Becerra an “immigrant” —…

California malthouse and taproom with historic cred closing after 9-year run

They’re turning off the spigot. Trendy Bay Area beer bar The Rake and its adjacent malthouse Admiral Maltings will close this month after nine years in business, citing financial difficulties. Admiral Maltings stopped production on October 2 — while The Rake will officially close on October 18, making the business the…

Troy Aikman celebrates girlfriend’s birthday in rare photos

Troy Aikman and his girlfriend, Marisa Howard, had a romantic dinner for her birthday at Catch Dallas, as seen in a photo she shared to her Instagram Story on Sunday. “Best night,” Howard, 40, wrote, including a snapshot of the former Cowboys quarterback turned NFL analyst with his arm around…

Exclusive | Questions mount over Gavin Newsom’s M diaper deal as ethics watchdog demands state audit

A government ethics watchdog is asking California’s state auditor to investigate a multimillion-dollar diaper deal championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom — alleging political favoritism and potential waste of taxpayer dollars. Washington D.C.-based Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT) asked State Auditor Grant Parks to probe California’s $6.2M no-bid contract…

Aaron Rodgers shares photos of Steelers bonding week as ‘last rodeo’ begins

The infamous Aaron Rodgers retreats have expanded. The Steelers quarterback posted photos on Instagram with six teammates captioned “Last Rodeo. #bondingweek.” The post, which featured Michael Pittman Jr., Ben Skowronek, Roman Wilston, Mason Rudolph, DK Metcalf and Pat Freiermuth, looked straight out of “Yellowstone.” The Steelers were horseback riding, sitting…

Man with firearm arrested on US Capitol grounds: police

WASHINGTON, D.C. — US Capitol Police arrested a man with a firearm near the north entry point to the grounds of the complex on Monday. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis No identity was immediately shared, but the area…

Cancer rates are expected to nearly double in the next 24 years

Cancer diagnoses worldwide are expected to climb to 35 million annually by 2050, up from 20.6 million in 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report. Despite major progress in some areas — like decreased tobacco use that’s associated with 16 types of cancer — cancer is…

Heart condition tied to Lindsey Graham’s death can strike without warning: experts

New details surrounding Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death have drawn attention to a cardiovascular emergency that can become fatal within minutes. A statement released by Graham’s office on Sunday cited preliminary findings from the District of Columbia’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, identifying the cause of death as an aortic dissection…

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