Lawmakers and local officials want to unleash an avalanche of new taxes on Californians in 2026, slugging everyone from big and small business owners to everyday consumers. The new tax push comes just as gasoline tax increases yet again this summer — with drivers receiving little notification beyond a sneaky mention on an obscure government webpages. In Sacramento and San Francisco, lawmakers and unions are crafting new taxes to go after landlords with vacant properties and businesses, big and small. The most controversial proposal is the billionaire’s tax, which has already seen an estimated trillion dollars in wealth fleeing the…
The future is here. Within the last month, a handful of new AI tools have pushed the technology past the tipping point — making it more accessible to everyone and more indispensable to those who know how to use it. “Something big is happening,” Matt Shumer, co-founder and CEO of…
MILAN — If and when Jordan Binnington is picked for Team Canada at the 2028 World Cup of Hockey at age 34, don’t bother questioning it. Don’t bother caring about his regular-season numbers either, whatever they are. Because one year after making all the stories questioning Canada’s goaltending look silly…
Even before Bijou Phillips revealed she needed a second kidney transplant, the actress had been open about her health struggles over the years. Phillips, who is the daughter of musicians John Phillips and Geneviève Waïte, was born with underdeveloped kidneys. She required her first transplant in 2017. “I’m asking as…
The Trump administration’s repeal of the Obama-era “endangerment finding” will lower car costs by an average of $2,400 per vehicle, the White House and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) touted Thursday. Here’s why. The action announced by President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin ends former President Barack Obama’s sweeping anti-greenhouse…
PORT ST. LUCIE — Bryan Hudson fills a need for the Mets and will have a legitimate opportunity this spring to show he’s worthy of opening the season with the club. The lefty reliever, acquired this week from the White Sox for cash considerations, threw his first bullpen session for…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Tara Lipinski is once again proving she’s that girl. Aside from ruling our Thursday nights as a Faithful on Traitors, the former competitive figure skater is a key player at the 2026…
A beloved sandcastle sculptor has been banned from working outside a luxury beachfront hotel due to “political messages” in his artwork. Bill Pavlacka claimed he was told to leave his spot outside the historic Hotel del Coronado in San Diego County after 20 years for using a Mark Twain quote…
Plenty of bankers at Goldman Sachs would like to see the Wall Street giant’s top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler get the boot over her Jeffrey Epstein ties, but the only banker that really matters is standing by her side. That would be CEO David Solomon, On The Money has learned, and it comes down to…
A figure commonly cited to compare the risks of pregnancy and abortion in the U.S. could be grossly underestimating the risk of death from pregnancy, according to a new analysis.The research, published Jan. 21 in the journal JAMA Network Open, suggests that the risk of pregnancy-related death might be at…
Trinidad Chambliss has scored a major victory in his legal fight with the NCAA, paving the way for him to potentially play for Ole Miss next season. Mississippi Judge Robert Whitwell granted Chambliss’ request for a preliminary injunction, setting the stage for him to have a sixth season of eligibility. …
An estimated crowd of 1 million people took to the streets of Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, February 11, to celebrate the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots, and Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp used the occasion to take a jab at the team they defeated. “How ’bout…
Gail Slater’s ouster from the Trump administration as head of the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division is proof that the traditional conservative wing of the Republican Party still has a voice in the populist MAGA movement, On The Money has learned. And it was a long time coming. Since her…
A new study finds that the median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, with most falling well short of recommended retirement savings targets for their ages. The study by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) found that among…
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS shed the building blocks of life as it flew past Earth last year, according to new data from NASA’s SPHEREx space telescope.From its position in orbit, SPHEREx watched the rare interstellar visitor swing around the sun and make its closest approach to Earth in December, before…
As the sports and entertainment world turns its attention to Hollywood, LeBron James will be front and center. By far the biggest NBA storyline at the All-Star break, and after, will be James — and what his future holds. While he has yet to publicly state what his future will…
The Waldorf Astoria is headed for the auction block. Dajia Insurance Group, the Chinese state-backed owner of the Park Avenue site, is preparing to sell the luxury hotel after completing a sweeping renovation that converted many of its rooms into condominiums, according to reports. Eastdil Secured is expected to market…
While excavating a Stone Age burial site in Germany, archaeologists stumbled upon a mysterious “earth tunnel” that someone made in the Middle Ages, thousands of years after the grave was dug, possibly to hide their furtive ritual practices.At the end of 2025, the German State Office for Heritage Management and…
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Former Bachelor Joey Graziadei is giving Us Weekly an exclusive update on his upcoming nuptials with fiancee Kelsey Anderson. “We’ve gotten to the point that we’re pretty close to figuring out location, timing of the wedding,” Graziadei, 30, exclusively told Us while announcing Dancing With the Stars Con alongside former…
When it comes to bling, Pandora is officially breaking up with silver — and sliding into platinum’s DMs. The world’s biggest jewelry brand by volume is leaning away from its once-signature sterling silver for shiny new platinum-plated pieces as precious metal prices go haywire, turning what used to be “affordable…
Silicon Valley billionaires, venture capitalists, and real estate executives dominate the crowd of early donors giving millions to Matt Mahan’s 2026 campaign for governor, according to newly filed state campaign finance reports. Campaign filings show the San Jose mayor’s committee reporting more than $2.1 million in large contributions, while Mahan…
McDonald’s signaled this week it’s looking to better cater to customers on weight-loss drugs — and the name of the game is protein. During a Wednesday earnings call, McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said the fast-food giant has been testing high-protein menu items for customers on so-called GLP-1 drugs. He didn’t…
Team USA’s Madison Chock and Evan Bates will have to wait to add an individual Olympic gold to their extensive combined figure skating résumé. The American couple took home silver in the Olympic ice dance competition, finishing with 224.39 overall points after a statement performance during Wednesday’s free dance set…
From Hollywood to Washington, D.C., Cheryl Hines and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have found themselves in the center of some tight circles. The couple — who were first introduced to each other by Curb Your Enthusiasm creator Larry David — met in 2006. It wasn’t until late 2011, however, when…
The House passed legislation Wednesday that would require Americans to show proof of citizenship before registering to vote and provide photo identification before casting a ballot. The Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act cleared the lower chamber in a 218-213 vote. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) was the only Democrat…
Ford on Tuesday posted its largest quarterly loss since 2008 amid losses in the automaker’s electric vehicle (EV) division, as well as the impact of tariffs and a fire that impacted an aluminum supplier. The Detroit automaker reported a fourth quarter net loss of $11.1 billion after previously disclosing large…
Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid “deeply regrets” bringing his affair to light on live TV earlier this week. After winning the bronze medal in Tuesday’s men’s 20km biathlon, Laegreid got emotional in an interview with Norwegian broadcaster NRK, admitting to cheating on his now ex-girlfriend. The infidelity isn’t the only…
Now that the 2026 Super Bowl is over, it’s time to pay attention to what’s really important in life — watching good films. There’s plenty of quality movies out there, including a few that were criminally ignored last year. Watch With Us is here to right that wrong. I’ve selected…
Swipe for the left? A Democrat seeking to run against Republican New York Rep. Mike Lawler is searching for votes — and political soulmates — on the dating site Tinder, The Post has learned. People in the Hudson Valley were stunned to see candidate Mike Sacks, a divorced dad of…
The Federal Trade Commission warned Apple in a fiery letter on Wednesday that it may be violating consumer protection laws by stifling right-leaning publications on its popular news app. FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson’s letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook came one day after The Post exclusively reported on a study…
Billionaire activist investor Bill Ackman has poured about $2 billion into Meta, making a major bet that Mark Zuckerberg’s tech giant will outpace rivals in the artificial intelligence arms race. The investment represents about 10% of Pershing Square’s portfolio — a sizable allocation for Ackman’s concentrated hedge fund, though the…
Is the ultradense core of a gigantic star lurking in the center of the Milky Way?Scientists think they may have found just that: the signal of a pulsar, a rapidly rotating ancient star core, in the heart of our galaxy. The rare discovery could be used to test the predictions…
Big Ben wasn’t the most popular guy in the building when he was leading the Steelers. In an interview with former teammate and current Steeler Cam Heyward released Wednesday, legendary pass rusher Joey Porter pointed out that two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Ben Roethlisberger wasn’t very well-liked by his teammates…
The mother-in-law of Carlos Palazuelos, the man who was detained for questioning related to the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, is sharing insight into his whereabouts at the time Nancy went missing. “He works from Monday through Friday. He’s home Friday,” Palazuelos’ mother-in-law, Josefina, told NewsNation in an…
WASHINGTON — A White House Religious Liberty Commission member has been booted off the panel after going on a wild screed against Israel, antagonizing an individual who experienced antisemitism at Harvard, and defending pundit Candace Owens during an off-the-rails Monday meeting. Carrie Prejean Boller, who became a confirmed Catholic last…
More than 1,400 Salesforce employees are demanding CEO Marc Benioff denounce recent actions by ICE agents and cut off business deals with the agency – after he made an off-color joke that immigration officers were monitoring international employees, according to reports. Benioff sparked backlash at the firm’s annual conference Monday…
A vaccine designed to fight HPV-driven head and neck cancers has shown promising results in a lab study in human tissues and mice.If proven effective in humans, the therapeutic shot could complement standard cancer therapies, and its design may help scientists build better vaccines for other diseases.Human papillomavirus (HPV), the…
We know your dirty little secret. The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twice daily, but only about 70% of Americans actually do — and even then, most people bail long before the full two minutes are up. Now imagine cutting that routine down to just 20 seconds —…
Don’t forget who flipped first. On Tuesday night, figure skater Ilia Malinin thrilled the crowd and judges with a flawless, impossibly challenging short program that included a much-ballyhooed backflip on the ice. The 21-year-old is now in first place and widely favored to win the individual gold when the competition…
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WASHINGTON — Prosecutors have charged the leader of an international human smuggling ring who conspired to illegally bring dozens of migrants across the northern border to New York City and other locations in the US, according to unsealed court filings. Francisco Antonio Luna Rosado, a 27-year-old migrant from the Dominican…
The Food and Drug Administration refused to review Moderna’s application for its new mRNA flu vaccine — a move the pharma giant’s’s president Dr. Stephen Hoge said left him in “complete shock.” In an exclusive interview with The Post, Hoge said he was “completely surprised and honestly pretty confused” after…
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