WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) won’t have a speaking slot at the GOP’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas this week, unlike House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Instead, Thune is expected to be assisting candidates at Dallas fundraisers while giving others “a turn in the spotlight,” The Post can confirm. While Johnson was granted a featured speaker slot, Thune (R-SD) will attend the convention but participate in other events, according to a source familiar with the majority leader’s plans. Punchbowl News first reported the news. Fundraising is expected to take a heavy focus, with Republican donors being offered…
Are you ready for some football? Odds are Heath Flora is. The embattled California Republican legislator — who is the focus of two state ethics investigations and was recently ousted as GOP minority leader of the state Assembly — appears to have broken the law by participating in a high-dollar…
A San Diego Starbucks supervisor is trying to boot the union from his store after claiming workers were shut out of key decisions — including an open-ended Christmas strike leaving employees scrambling for hours. Joe Emmenegger, 29, a shift supervisor, told the California Post that he had gathered signatures from…
From treating cancer to the early detection of ALS, medicine as we know is is being revolutionized by artificial intelligence — at a rate unthinkable just a handful of years ago. This past August, Moderna and Merck announced a “landmark moment” in the testing of a vaccine for melanoma, the…
The 49ers opened preparations for their season opener with an uneven injury picture Monday in Melbourne. Mike Evans was back on the field after missing much of training camp, while Nick Bosa and Christian McCaffrey remained away from drills during the portion of practice open to reporters. George Kittle, meanwhile,…
Rock-a-bye, baby — or insomniac adult. Those who struggle to fall or stay asleep have most likely tried every trick in the book to catch some Z’s, from cutting back on caffeine to popping melatonin. Recent research, though, suggests one modification could offer a better night’s rest, and it’s something…
Brock Bowers has already established himself as one of the NFL’s best tight ends. ESPN analyst Seth Walder believes the Raiders star could take a much bigger step in 2026: Becoming the league’s best offensive player. Walder predicted Bowers will win Offensive Player of the Year, a particularly aggressive call…
How do you make a sequel to a classic? For director James Cameron, you make a completely different film and amp up the action — and acid-spewing baddies. In the intense sci-fi flick Aliens, Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley is still alive — and still plagued by aliens who want to kill…
OpenAI has reportedly hired Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s daughter Jessica Schumer for a top policy job as Silicon Valley increasingly works to shore up ties with Democrats ahead of November’s midterm elections. Jessica Schumer, Amazon’s former top public-policy official in New York, is joining OpenAI to handle the company’s…
As “biohacks” like peptides, cold plunges and high-tech wearables grow in popularity, some advocates promote the idea of dramatically extending human life — but others say it’s better to focus on more healthy years rather than living forever. Dr. Annu Navani — chief medical officer at Le Reve Wellness in San Jose,…
Anastasia Potapova has addressed her viral US Open moment. Upon defeating Amanada Anisimova in the third round 6-2, 7-5, the Russian Austrian went viral for what some perceived as a sarcastic wave to Anisimova before she left Louis Armstrong Stadium on Saturday. Many fans took it as a disrepectful gesture…
Ice Spice is cheekily showing off her latest tattoos. On Sunday, September 6, the rapper, 26, posted a provocative video to Instagram showing off her new ink, which is located on the back of her upper thighs — just below her buttocks. Ice’s new ink features the words “saint” and…
Karen Bass has said she is not available to testify before a powerful House panel over alleged “waste, fraud and abuse” involving more than $1 billion in federal homelessness funding. The Post obtained a copy of the letter the mayor’s team sent to the DOGE subcommittee where she shot down…
Shots, shots, shots — but not the kind millennials remember. With back-to-school season in full swing, college campuses are once again packed with welcome back bashes, football games and frat parties. However, college parties are looking less “Animal House” these days, according to one viral video. The social media clip…
Another college football fan has gone viral after an ESPN cameraperson showed a blonde woman in the stands during Ole Miss’ 41-38 win against Louisville in the Music City Kickoff on Sunday. During the third quarter, while the Rebels led the Cardinals by two points (24-22), the cameraperson focused on…
Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If brown shoes feel like an obvious choice for fall, don’t worry. We’re seeing one standout shoe trend everywhere right now, and it’s a bit more interesting: burgundy loafers. The deep…
Your browsing history is making your Uber rides cost more than your friends’ — even if you’re going to the same place. It’s a controversial practice called surveillance pricing, or “personalized pricing” as noted by The Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The sneaky scheme has put a spotlight on major companies…
BOSTON — Joe Morgan, the popular Boston Red Sox manager who guided his hometown team to a pair of AL East titles, has died. He was 95. In a statement Sunday, the Red Sox announced that Morgan died Saturday night. The club was informed by his daughter, Catherine, team spokesperson…
One of Rob Reiner’s final acting projects before his death is being celebrated among TV’s biggest stars. During the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys on Sunday, September 5, Reiner was honored with a posthumous nomination for Guest Actor in a Comedy Series thanks to his turn as Albert Schnur in season…
When the United States and the Soviet Union signed the Outer Space Treaty in 1967, both nations agreed not to place nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction in orbit around Earth. Specifically, Article IV of the treaty was designed to keep the Cold War’s nuclear arms race from…
A personal trainer can help you get jacked, but who do you call for brain gains? That’s where Jim Kwik comes in. The brain coach has worked with Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson, Alex Rodriguez, Novak Djokovic and Elon Musk’s team at SpaceX, helping them improve focus, memory and mental performance.…
This summer was all about the revival for Deonte Banks. The second act. But in the eyes of Henry Baker, who served as Banks’ cornerbacks coach for three years at Maryland, this was all about the adjustment — to the expectations that follow after being picked in the first round…
Mariska Hargitay delivered an emotional acceptance speech while receiving one of two Creative Arts Emmy Awards for her directorial debut My Mom Jayne, referencing the late Gloria Steinem. “I’m utterly overwhelmed, as you can imagine. I just wanted to share with you that it took me a while … to…
Ryan McMahon, who has been out since exiting Wednesday’s game in Baltimore early, was placed on the IL with a left thumb sprain, the Yankees announced before beginning a series with the Blue Jays in The Bronx on Friday. The Yankees had hoped the third baseman would avoid missing significant…
Soap star Don Diamont gave one of his former costars credit for helping him find work after he was fired from The Young and the Restless. “The greatest blessing of my professional life,” Diamont, 63, gushed during the Tuesday, August 18, episode of the “Soapy” podcast, referring to longtime Bold…
WASHINGTON — President Trump announced Friday afternoon that US Pardon Attorney Ed Martin will be leaving the administration to take on a new outside legal role focused on the midterm and 2028 elections. Martin, 56, previously led the Justice Department’s Weaponization Working Group, spearheading internal efforts to review Biden-era prosecutions…
Ken Griffin said in a letter to clients Friday that Citadel has unwound more than 80% of the “aggregate risk” tied to its last-minute purchase of assets from AI hedge fund Situational Awareness. In a letter obtained by the Financial Times, Griffin revealed the firm has conducted more than 100…
Call him Wall-E. We might not have to fear machines replacing us in the Olympics just yet. A robo-sprinter’s test run ended in a shower of sparks after it plowed into a wall, sustaining damage to its midsection, as seen in a video with 5 million views on X. “I…
The change may be inevitable — but how you feel when you get there isn’t. The average American woman enters menopause at 52, but the transition can begin a decade or more before that. And according to Dr. Robin Berzin, founder and CEO of Parsley Health, some of the habits…
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. The Yankees kick off a critical series against their division rival Blue Jays on Friday, and first-time bettors at bet365 can take advantage of the action on the diamond when they…
Summer is starting to wind down, but the streaming landscape is just as active as ever. That’s especially true this weekend, when platforms like HBO Max, Hulu, Prime Video and Paramount+ are serving up some must-watch premieres. At the top of Watch With Us’ list is Mother Mary, a musical…
WASHINGTON — The dance goes on for President Trump’s White House ballroom. Work on the massive structure can continue for now, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts ruled Friday, hours before a court order to stop construction would have taken effect. The reprieve allows the $400 million building job to…
Another California grocer is going dark. After nearly 50 years, O’Brien’s Market is calling it quits. The family-run grocery store will officially shut down its last two remaining stores after a 49-year run in central California. The O’Brien gang told its beloved customers the markets will be coming to an…
Take the robot’s advice with a grain of silicon. Tech giants are fighting to win the AI race but after a slew of “advice” gone wrong, users feel none of them should be trusted. Recently, one nosey Redditor put the tech titan to the test by typing in a simple,…
Rep and repent. Jeff Hambrecht owns Proverbs 27:17, a “lust-free” gym for Christian men in Oklahoma City that he calls “a sanctuary of strength” that helps members make righteous gains while getting closer to God. “Lust and temptation ruin relationships,” Hambrecht, a self-identified recovering sex addict, told The Post. In…
Solomon Beebe, a Virginia running back and kick returner, was arrested Monday and charged with three misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals after allegedly punching and smacking his pitbull, according to case details viewed by The Post. One of the alleged incidents involving Beebe, who transferred to the Cavaliers following…
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President Trump announced plans to lift tariffs on beef imports for 90 days as he attempts to crack down on soaring grocery bills. In a Friday morning Truth Social post, Trump said he would allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to come into the country tariff-free –…
New York City has surpassed San Francisco as the largest hub of tech talent in the country – and the rise of artificial intelligence is a key factor in the boom, according to new research. The number of tech workers based in the New York metro area was 394,300 in…
A one-year-old girl was diagnosed with cancer after doctors dismissed her symptoms as constipation. Little Florence Wilde was taken to her GP after her stomach began to swell up and she became repeatedly run down and tired. But parents Anna Chattaway and Dom Wilde, both 32, were told it was…
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WASHINGTON — A Democratic member of Congress filed an emergency motion Thursday night to keep President Trump’s name off the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, kicking off the latest court fight over the DC venue. Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), an ex officio member of the center’s board of trustees,…
Gym haters, rejoice — the workout of the future may not require breaking a sweat. Biotech company Enveda announced this week that its experimental drug, designed to curb appetite and mimic some of the body’s effects of physical activity, delivered encouraging results in its first clinical trial. “ENV-308 is our…
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