Liberal meltdown over ‘racist’ AI ad showing California Dem candidate as a clown

Santa Barbara County Democrats are blowing up over an AI-generated political ad that targets a Latino candidate running for the county board of supervisors. The ad, texted by the county’s Republican Party to voters, depicts Democrat-endorsed candidate Ricardo Valencia as a clown roaming the city of Santa Maria amid scenes of fire, homeless encampments and crime. According to the Santa Barbara News-Press, there is a voiceover with a “stereotypical Latino accent” that accuses Valencia of failing to address key issues affecting voters. Captured screenshots show, in one scene, Valencia in a red nose and clown makeup holding a phone as…

Madison Avenue tower reaches turning point 

It’s a turning point for 590 Madison Ave., the black granite tower at East 57th Street with a bamboo-filled atrium that attaches to Trump Tower. RXR and Elliott Investment Management purchased the 42-story, 1 million square-foot tower last year from longtime owner State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio for nearly…

Surprising solo activity might be the key to being less lonely

Being alone doesn’t have to mean feeling lonely. A loneliness epidemic has been hitting adults hard, with Gen Z and millennial men feeling the effects of isolation the most. A study out of Norway has found a potential solution, but it’s a bit counterintuitive. Spending time in the great outdoors…

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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. Kalshi has a welcome bonus for first-time users who want to sign up for the fast-growing prediction market platform this spring. With the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX, new users who want…

Will Levis spent ‘exorbitant’ amount of money to make sex tape ‘go away’

Titans backup quarterback Will Levis paid an “exorbitant” financial price to scrap an intimate sex tape with his college girlfriend from the internet after his personal device was targeted by an Eastern European hacking group, according to his mother, Beth. During a Monday appearance on the “Ross Tucker Football Podcast,”…

Raaw Energy issues recall on dozens of products over listeria fears

A popular raw dog food brand is expanding a recall of dozens of products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially deadly bacteria that can sicken both pets and humans, federal officials warned Friday. Raaw Energy’s recall impacts frozen dog food products manufactured between July 17,…

Fast-moving Ebola epidemic is likely to get worse: WHO

The head of the World Health Organization said on Monday that the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda was outpacing response efforts, giving the latest number of suspected deaths as 220. Addressing an online meeting of the African Union about the outbreak, WHO Director-General Tedros…

Here’s how much money you need to retire in every state

Americans of all ages are facing affordability concerns, with retirees on fixed incomes in particular feeling the strain – though where they choose to live in their golden years has a big impact on their ability to live comfortably. A study by MoneyLion analyzed the monthly savings needed to retire comfortably across states after…

Elon Musk’s SpaceX accelerates timeline for blockbuster Nasdaq IPO

Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker SpaceX is planning to price its blockbuster initial public offering as early as June 11 and has picked Nasdaq as its listing venue, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. SpaceX, which is set to trade under the ticker ‘SPCX’, has accelerated its IPO…

Teen steroid use is down — the concerning booster they’re using instead

Steroid use is down among teenagers, but experts warn that young people are replacing it with a potentially dangerous booster. Researchers from the University of Michigan found that while anabolic steroid use among teens has significantly decreased over the past two decades, creatine use is surging. “I did this study…

Denver Broncos rolled out their 2026 schedule. See Bo Nix at home

SeatGeek is the official NFL Ticketing Partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Last season was the come-up. Come September, Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos aim to…

Tom Steyer defends sneaky move to boost his bid for Calif. governor, election officials investigate

California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer is defending his campaign’s controversial use of paid social media influencers after state election regulators opened an investigation into whether online creators failed to properly disclose sponsored political content. The billionaire former hedge fund manager’s campaign has spent months quietly recruiting TikTok and Instagram personalities to post…

NYCFC’s eureka moment could be tested by looming World Cup break

Which is the real New York City FC? What appeared to be an impressive start by NYCFC, picking up points in their first four matches and winning three of their first four, turned into a seven-game winless streak in MLS play and dismal 12 points through the first 10 league…

Wife of tech CEO who just laid off hundreds appointed to cushy new position

The wife of Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff was just appointed to a prestigious San Francisco park board position, just months after the tech executive drew backlash for mass layoffs. Lynne Benioff was appointed Thursday as one of six new members of the Presidio Trust Board of Directors, the federal corporation overseeing San Francisco’s…

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