A voter ID initiative going to California voters this fall is presenting a thorny situation for California’s top elections officials. On Tuesday, Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber — both Democrats — held a news conference in Sacramento to call on people to report incidents of voter fraud, intimidation, and interference ahead of the June 2 primary, while treading carefully on the issue of voter ID. Weber, whose office would be responsible for implementing the voter ID measure if approved, reiterated her longstanding opposition to such requirements. “I don’t know if it’d be helpful,” Weber said.…
McDonald’s is one step closer to reigning king in the US after its top rival shuttered hundreds of restaurants last year. Though the Golden Arches is the world’s largest fast-food chain, Subway actually comes out on top in the US with nearly 19,000 restaurants across the country. McDonald’s has close…
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Lakers were far from perfect when it came to their game plan execution during Tuesday’s 108-90 Game 1 loss to the Thunder at Paycom Center. But they did enough to hang around against the defending NBA champions. They disrupted Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s offensive rhythm…
The police have completed their interview regarding allegations of Noah Beck’s sister Haley Beck having an alleged relationship with a second student. “We have completed the interview with the reporting party and are continuing to follow up on all leads,” a spokesperson for the Peoria Police Department in Arizona told…
President Trump proved to be a kingmaker in the Indiana and Ohio Republican primaries Tuesday night, where his seal of approval propelled several GOP candidates to landslide victories. In Indiana, Trump’s revenge campaign against incumbent state senators who torpedoed his push last year to redraw the Hoosier state’s congressional boundaries…
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President Trump announced the pause of “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday, indicating that “great progress” has been made toward a peace agreement in Iran. “Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country…
A beloved children’s clothing chain with a huge presence across California is preparing to shutter stores nationwide as it battles rising costs. Carter’s — the Atlanta-based retailer which also operates OshKosh B’gosh — plans to close 150 locations across the US, ramping up an earlier downsizing effort as part of a broader…
During the Tigers’ 10-3 loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday night at Comerica Park, Detroit starter Framber Valdez was ejected after plunking Boston shortstop Trevor Story, which led to both benches emptying out to enter the fray. With the Tigers down 8-2 in the top of the fourth inning,…
Former Pro Bowl defensive end Marcellus Wiley is facing new sexual assault allegations from four women, including a former ESPN production assistant. Wiley, 51, who is married to former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Annemarie Wiley, played 10 seasons in the NFL before spending five years as an…
California golf legend Phil Mickelson had strong words for the state’s Attorney General, calling Rob Bonta incompetent over his handling of California’s oil supply and the legal drama following it. “The epitome of incompetent leadership right here,” Mickelson wrote on X Monday, characterizing Bonta’s response to a Trump executive order…
A Spirit Airlines pilot choked back tears mid-flight as he broke the shocking news to passengers that the budget carrier was shutting down, a somber video shows. The shattered pilot was captured in a viral TikTok telling stunned passengers they were aboard one of the airline’s final landings, moments after…
UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close received a standing ovation from Regents; a raise is next. Coach Close’s $1.2M salary is a bargain after leading UCLA to its first NCAA title. Close signed a four-year deal last May for $877,500 base, earning $180,000 in bonuses. Cori Close received a standing…
UPDATE 5/5/26 at 3:53 p.m. ET: One day after police in Birmingham, Alabama, asked for help looking for missing person Clisby S. Jones Jr., it was revealed that he was found safe. The Birmingham Police Department confirmed to Us Weekly on Tuesday, May 5, that Jones was located and was…
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy easily waltzed to victory over business owner Casey Putsch in the GOP primary for Ohio governor, teeing up a November showdown against Democrat Dr. Amy Acton, where polls show a close race. Buoyed by his 2024 presidential bid, Ramaswamy had entered the gubernatorial race in his…
Napa Valley wineries have been getting some stiff competition from the county to the north as of late, with Sonoma County tasting rooms seeing far more visitors keeping sommeliers on the job. The 2026 Tasting Room Survey Report found that there was a smaller decline in foot traffic at wineries…
DES MOINES, Iowa — Vice President JD Vance made a marathon campaign swing to three states Tuesday to haul in cash, buzz and votes for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. Vance, 41, made the packed day-trip about six months before the general election, joined by his 6-year-old son…
Californians watching the gubernatorial debate Tuesday night won’t just be deciding who to support for governor — but also whether they’ll vote against a tax on billionaires. A political action committee backed by crypto billionaire Chris Larsen is debuting an ad during tonight’s debate attacking the proposed tax, Politico reported.…
Stefan Diggs’ ex-personal chef was “goofing around,” dancing and enjoying herself at a colleague’s home just days after the NFL star allegedly choked her, as captured in a video shared at the tail-end of the trial. Jamila Adams, who worked as a live-in cook for the NFL wide receiver at his…
Fans of Whitney Leavitt can rejoice — the reality TV star will appear in the upcoming The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 5 before her official exit from the show. “You’re going to want to sit down for this video. I am leaving The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.…
California political kingmaker Will Brown made a surprise endorsement in the governor’s race — throwing his support behind billionaire Tom Steyer. Brown, the former mayor of San Francisco, said in a statement that he’s known Steyer “for many years” and praised his ability to lead. “I’ve seen how how he…
A product meant to preserve heat is costing people their sight. Thermos recalled over 8 million of its Stainless King Food Jars and Bottles after receiving 27 reports of customers being struck by a stopper that ejected from the product, leaving three with “permanent vision loss,” according to the Consumer…
A low resting heart rate is often seen as a sign of good health, but now, a large study suggests that both very low and very high heart rates may be linked to an increased risk of stroke.The findings, presented May 6 at the European Stroke Organisation Conference 2026 in…
The most tangible glimmer of hope for the Mets on Monday occurred hours before they attempted to snap an 11-game losing streak. Juan Soto, out since early April, sprinted from home to first base, then from first to third before running from second to home, simulating different baserunning scenarios. Meanwhile,…
Denise Richards and Patrick Muldoon shared a bond spanning more than three decades before his sudden death in April 2026 at age 57 following a heart attack. Through short-lived romance in the ’90s, a deep friendship and a reality TV reunion, Richards never held back about what the man she…
Virginia voters narrowly approved a hotly-contested redistricting referendum Tuesday that could have massive implications for which party controls the House of the Representatives after the 2026 midterm elections. The aggressive gerrymandering measure, which could net Democrats four congressional seats, passed in a 50% to 49% vote. The referendum is expected…
The Gates Foundation is cutting up to 500 jobs, or roughly 20% of its staff, over the next several years and has opened an external review of its engagement with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing an email the philanthropic group sent…
A day after Wagner named a new men’s head basketball coach, Donald Copeland spoke out for the first time since allegations of mistreatment of players became public last November. Copeland was suspended by Wagner, as revealed by The Post’s Zach Braziller, while the university investigated allegations of verbally abusing players…
After the Indiana Fever sustained a disappointing 24-20 season in 2025, star guard Caitlin Clark is giving fans a much-needed — and promising — health update. “I’m a person that doesn’t want to sit out a single rep, like I want to be in there every single time,” Clark, 24,…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave a terse response when asked about a former staffer’s congressional bid — refusing to engage on the name-dropping former aide, Saikat Chakrabarti, who’s splashed the Dem darling’s face all over his campaign ads. Ocasio-Cortez was ambushed Monday by a reporter for DropSite who offered her a chance to…
Hamptons residents are mourning the end of a beloved local institution. Estia’s Little Kitchen. The unassuming Mexican-style diner will be replaced by an outpost of a smoothie empire best known for its $40 acai bowl, the latest chain shop to infringe upon the area’s charm. For nearly the past three…
The question was about possibly trading back in the first round of the draft and John Harbaugh was bullish on the idea — to a point. “I think there is no way you could ever say ‘Oh, no, we would never do that,’” Harbaugh said. “There might be a player…
Summer House’s KJ Dillard is calling out costar West Wilson’s latest claims about reaching out to his castmates and not getting replies amid his romance with Amanda Batula. “I’m checking my text messages, but I never received anything,” KJ, 28, claimed via Threads on Monday, April 20. “The truth hurts,…
President Trump offered a bit of support on social media Monday for embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has faced calls to resign over his appointment of a friend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as ambassador to the US. Starmer insisted to lawmakers in the House of Commons…
Californians who found themselves financially struggling in the state are leaving for much greener pastures, setting up their lives and their families in other states where they’re now thriving. The residents fleeing CA are poorer inhabitants finding it hard to maintain their quality of life in the increasingly unaffordable state…
Dick Gould has been around Stanford sports long enough as a tennis player and coach — a remarkable run of seven decades — that he clearly remembers some down years for the university’s sports programs. He heard the excuses by coaches and student-athletes back in the day of “we just…
A former school counselor from North Carolina broke down in tears as she learned her fate after she pleaded guilty to having sex with a minor student. Jessica Finley, who previously worked as a counselor and volleyball coach at McDowell High School in Marion, was sentenced to serve a maximum…
An anti-billionaire group founded by far-left U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) said this week it endorses Democrat Tom Steyer — a billionaire — to be governor of California, sparking accusations of hypocrisy. The group Our Revolution defended its endorsement of Steyer, who amassed a $2.4 billion estimated fortune in the private…
Red Lobster is bringing back its famous “Endless Shrimp” promotion starting Monday, marking a surprising revival of one of its most recognizable all-you-can-eat offerings. The deal will return for a limited time at select locations, the company said. One Red Lobster location told FOX Business that the new offering will be…
Where there’s fire … there’s smoke. An 87-year-old man went to the emergency room for shortness of breath after inhaling thick smoke from a forest fire over several hours. What came next was something out of a sci-fi movie: thick, black, branch-like plugs were observed in the unidentified patient’s windpipe…
The flailing Mets are turning to Christian Scott to help turn around their season, with the right-hander scheduled to start on Thursday against the Twins in his return to the majors following 2024 Tommy John surgery. Carlos Mendoza added that struggling lefty David Peterson will remain in the bullpen, although…
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WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy touted some of the first successes of a massive, multibillion-dollar air traffic system modernization effort during a summit at department headquarters in Washington, DC, on Tuesday. Thousands of outdated telecommunications equipment like radios and phones are being swapped for brand-new models. Hundreds of radars…
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