Exclusive | Trump’s energy czar scorches California for leaving the US hanging over oil crisis: ‘Untenable threat’

President Donald Trump’s energy czar tore into California as the state saw an oil tanker from the Middle East dock at its shores amid an oil crisis hitting the state the hardest, as gas prices continue to surge. “This is an untenable threat to our national security, especially in a time of military conflict,” a spokesperson for the Office of the Department of Energy told the California Post Tuesday. “Despite being home to more than 30 military installations, California has adopted policies that have left our forces — and $4.1 trillion of our nation’s GDP — dependent on imported oil,”…

UnitedHealth to remove annoying barrier for slew of medical procedures

UnitedHealth Group said Tuesday it is planning to stop requiring doctors to get approvals for a slew of tests, surgeries and other procedures, an effort to ease patient access to care. The company, which runs the largest insurer in the US, will use AI to cease requiring approvals for echocardiograms,…

Coinbase to cut  14% of its workforce as part of restructuring plan

May 5 (Reuters) – Coinbase said on Tuesday it will cut about 700 jobs, or about 14% of its global ​workforce, as part of a restructuring plan aimed at ‌reducing costs and repositioning the business for the artificial intelligence era. The move comes as the crypto exchange navigates volatility in crypto…

Tigers abruptly fire Triple-A manager for cryptic ‘violation’

The Detroit Tigers have fired their Triple-A manager due to a “violation of club policy.” Gabe Alvarez was dumped from his post with the Toledo Mud Hens while in his second season leading the club. The organization did not disclose what the violation was. Mike Hessman, the team’s hitting coach,…

Microsoft, Google, xAI agree to share AI models with White House for security reviews

Microsoft, Google’s DeepMind and Elon Musk’s xAI have agreed to share early versions of their powerful AI models with the US government for pre-clearances and security reviews, the Department of Commerce said Tuesday. The department’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation said it will “conduct pre-deployment evaluations and targeted research”…

Apple explores using Intel, Samsung chips amid supply crunch: report

Apple is reportedly exploring the possibility of using US-manufactured chips from Intel and Samsung to power its iPhones and other devices. The Cupertino, Calif.-based firm has long relied on chips made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., or TSMC. But steep competition for chips in the AI race — and tensions…

How much are last-minute Sabres vs. Canadiens NHL playoff 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. Nineteen years. That’s how long it’s been since the Buffalo Sabres won a playoff round. As fans may recall, their last win was way back…

Why Lakers won’t threaten Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder in repeat bid

“How can the Thunder win this series?” Simple. As long as the team bus arrives on time.  That’s a joke, but it’s also deeply-rooted in truth.  Because if the Thunder simply show up as themselves—not some overcaffeinated version trying too hard or an overcautious one afraid of the moment—this series…

Doug Martin, former Vikings star, dead at 68

Vikings great Doug Martin passed away at the age of 68 on Monday.  Martin, one of the best defensive lineman in Minnesota franchise history, was the ninth overall pick in the 1980 NFL Draft. “I’ll always remember his big chuckle, his laugh, and I will miss him calling me ‘Moony,’”…

‘Strong, undeniable public examples of something positive’: Astronaut Chris Hadfield on why Artemis II hit him hard, the importance of spaceflight, and why we need to send a guitar to the moon

With Artemis II complete, NASA is pushing ahead with plans to build a permanent human habitat on the moon, and retired Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield wants to make sure one crucial piece of technology is awaiting the future crop of lunar settlers: a guitar.”We keep a guitar on…

Kansas City Chiefs coach arrested day before NFL draft

Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt was arrested just hours before the start of the NFL draft, according to authorities in Kansas. Johnson County jail records show Merritt was booked on Wednesday on one charge of domestic battery. Merritt allegedly “unlawfully, knowingly, or recklessly” caused “bodily harm” to a family…

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