WASHINGTON — FBI agents raided the office of a powerful Virginia Democratic state senator on Wednesday as part of a public corruption probe, federal law enforcement sources told The Post. A cannabis dispensary that State Sen. L. Louis Lucas has said she co-owns, and which is located across a parking lot from the Portsmouth, Va., office, was also searched, Fox News first reported. The federal probe involves alleged bribery by the highest-ranking Democrat concerning the retail marijuana business, one source familiar with the probe noted. Photos and videos from Fox showed armed agents executing what authorities later said was a court-authorized search…
Hundreds of furious Utahn residents packed a gym and erupted in chants of “Shame! Shame! Shame!” this week as county commissioners pushed through approval of “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary’s colossal AI data center project — a sprawling development critics warn could transform the rural region forever. The controversial proposal…
OpenAI’s former head of technology Mira Murati slammed CEO Sam Altman as an untrustworthy leader who fomented strife among the company’s top ranks — stunning testimony that was shared Wednesday in Elon Musk’s bombshell lawsuit against the artificial intelligence giant. Altman created an environment where OpenAI executives were pitted against…
Seven years after his last front office job in the NFL, Mike Maccagnan is back in the league. The former Jets general manager has been hired by the Eagles as a personal executive, the team announced. The decision comes the same day that Philadelphia made Adam Berry’s promotion to assistant…
The fallout from Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s romance is continuing to plague the Summer House cast — and Lindsay Hubbard is still trying to navigate her friendships after the scandal. “Lindsay is not talking to West or Amanda,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly, noting that West, 31, did…
That’s some spicy Italian! Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy re-posted an opponent’s steamy, AI-generated photo of herself — laughing off the would-be smear pic as an improvement. An X user posted the photo of the 49-year-old politician posing on a bed wearing a skimpy slip, blasting Italy’s first woman…
British broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has frolicked with gorillas, tracked ancient fish, introduced viewers to flying pterosaurs, and warned millions that the natural world is running out of time. For more than 70 years, his calm and unmistakable voice has guided audiences through some of Earth’s most spectacular ecosystems, including…
Doctors across the country are seeing an alarming rise in newborns bleeding to death — and a concerning trend by parents is the culprit. While all initially healthy at birth, a 7-week-old boy from Maryland experienced sudden seizures, a Kentucky newborn threw up before becoming lethargic and a girl in…
Anthony Volpe is not doing himself any favors down in the minor leagues. The once highly touted Yankees prospect made a noticeable baserunning blunder on Wednesday afternoon during the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders’ 9-7 win over the Worcester Red Sox, either not realizing how many outs there were or thinking a Spencer…
Travis Kelce is all about self-improvement — and trying to impress his fiancée, Taylor Swift. “I feel like Taylor has expanded your [palate],” Travis’ brother, Jason Kelce, began on the Wednesday, May 6, episode of their “New Heights” podcast, referring to his sibling’s once-picky eating habits. Jason’s wife, Kylie Kelce,…
ROW NYC, the once-infamous Manhattan migrant hotel that was a shelter site for nearly three years, quietly reopened to tourists last week. Fresh flowers beautified the front and wheelie suitcases crowded the lobby on Friday as the 1,300-room Midtown property was back offering “modern” rooms and “inviting” stays for a…
Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana was referred for mental health treatment by prosecutors after they launched a criminal investigation into his claims that a senior banker turned him into a “sex slave” — and found nothing, sources told The Post on Wednesday. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office started looking into the claims…
The brain’s memory center may come “prewired,” rather than being built from scratch after birth, a new study in mice finds.The research, published in April in the journal Nature Communications, offers a new perspective on a long-standing question in neuroscience: Does the brain begin as a blank slate and build…
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. Leave it to famed biohacker Bryan Johnson to have everyone wondering what’s going on down there. The health nut sent social media into a frenzy…
Some players, like Steph Curry, will be on the golf course as soon as the NBA season ends. Others hit the beach in places like Cabo for some much-needed rest and relaxation. Draymond Green is making use of his downtime like only he can: getting into a podcast beef. In…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Whenever summer rolls around, many of Us pull out our breezy, warm-weather clothes that look effortlessly stylish yet feel incredibly comfy. And while we can choose any loose clothing style,…
SpaceX said Wednesday it would lease its Colossus 1 artificial intelligence data center to Anthropic, pairing Elon Musk’s company with a previously criticized rival in a deal that could add momentum to the Claude creator’s AI coding push. Under the agreement, Anthropic will use the full computing power of the facility…
Ultrabright satellite constellations planned to launch in the next decade could make the sky three times brighter, threatening to ruin all-sky surveys like those planned for the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a new study warns. To prevent this, satellite operators will have to follow strict size and brightness restrictions,…
The average woman takes five months to emotionally bounce back from pregnancy, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 women who have given birth explored how that experience has shifted their confidence and intimacy levels. Confidence is also affected: While more respondents recall having a harder time bouncing back…
Michael Jordan has been named the biggest icon in American sports history by fans around the world, research shows. A study of 10,000 fans of US sports found the NBA star ranked first in the poll, closely followed by basketball player Kobe Bryant, baseball pitcher and hitter Shohei Ohtani and LeBron James.…
Local authorities have responded to FBI director Kash Patel’s allegations that the bureau was kept from helping with the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. “Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is aware of FBI Director Kash Patel’s recent interview and statement,” a spokesperson for the police force told Us Weekly in…
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan raised eyebrows by floating a tax on electric-vehicle owners during Tuesday night’s gubernatorial debate. Mahan proposed the levy, along with a tax on high-income earners, while pushing to suspend the state’s gas tax as fuel prices continue to surge. “We need to reform this tax…
Disgraced ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana tried to wrangle a settlement from the bank worth “north of $20 million” before he filed his bombshell sexual harassment lawsuit last year, The Post has learned. Sources familiar with the matter said the 35-year-old financier initially sought the jaw-dropping payout last June – despite…
WASHINGTON — The son of right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson has left Vice President JD Vance’s press team to set up his own political consulting firm amid escalating tensions between his father and President Trump. Buckley Carlson, a 20-something who had served as Vance’s deputy press secretary since the start of…
Naked mole rat queens rule with an iron forepaw: these wrinkly, bucktoothed monarchs forbid any other female from reproducing — that is, until they die and all hell breaks loose. Then the once-deferential females rise up and wage bloody battles against one another to vie for the crown. They attack…
Dexter Lawrence and the Bengals have struck a deal. After the Giants agreed to trade the disgruntled defensive tackle Saturday night, Lawrence is getting a one-year, $28 million contract extension from Cincinnati, multiple reports said Sunday morning, citing the 28-year-old’s agency. The Giants are getting the No. 10 pick in…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! A pair of cool-girl denim jeans can be the base for an endless amount of stylish outfits, whether you want to keep things laid-back and casual or get a little…
When theoretical physicist David Gross was 13, he received a copy of a popular science book, “The Evolution of Physics” (Cambridge University Press, 1938), signed by Albert Einstein. The book, co-authored by Einstein himself, started Gross on a journey into the hearts of atoms, where he eventually helped answer a…
Not your daddy’s cancer scare. Male cancer cases are rising at a staggering rate, with 19 million men expected to be diagnosed by 2050, and the number of men who die from cancer is increasing 93%. Now, research points to a potential link between one devastating reproductive condition and increased…
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. Sunday’s four-game NBA playoff schedule begins at TD Garden with an Atlantic Division rivalry game between the No. 7 seed 76ers and No. 2…
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Disgraced ex-congressman Eric Swalwell — who is accused of raping and sexually assaulting multiple women after nights of heavy drinking — billed an eye-watering amount of booze deliveries to his campaigns, including charges during a series of jaunts to Las Vegas. Over a four-year period starting in 2020, Swalwell’s donor-funded…
WASHINGTON — Prices at the gas pump likely peaked about a week ago and should start to slowly decline over the coming weeks as the war in Iran comes to a close, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday. “Putting this 47-year conflict to an end and preventing Iran from getting…
The successful Artemis II trip around the Moon was a historic achievement — the first crewed lunar fly-by in more than 50 years, and the greatest distance yet travelled by humans from our “pale blue dot”.The mission was marked by engineering, scientific and technical feats, by the astronauts and team…
When the decibel level inside Crypto.com Arena surpasses 100 dB you typically know which superstar caused it. Maybe Luka Doncic just hit a one-legged three as he fell into the first row. Maybe LeBron James just threw down a thunderous one-handed slam off the fast break. Maybe Austin Reaves just…
Summer House alum Lexi Wood thinks both Amanda Batula and Ciara Miller are out of West Wilson’s league. Approached by TMZ in Los Angeles on Friday, April 17, Lexi, 28, was asked to weigh in on Amanda and West’s controversial relationship. “Look, my unsolicited advice would be dating outside that…
ISLAMABAD — President Trump’s Middle East envoy is headed to Pakistan this week to restart negotiations to end the Iran War, the commander-in-chief told The Post Sunday. “Steve’s going to be going there tomorrow night,” Trump said in a phone call from the White House, confirming that Special Envoy Steve…
The Rams have seven picks in this week’s NFL draft, including the 13th overall thanks to the shrewd trade they pulled off during last year’s draft with the Falcons. However, they do not have any picks in the fourth or fifth round. In fact, after making their third-round selection at…
Joe Jonas has gone Instagram-official with girlfriend Tatiana Gabriela, dropping their first loved-up couple photo on his grid. Taking to social media on Saturday, April 18, the singer, 36, shared a carousel of photos, including a black-and-white image of Gabriela cozying up to him and tenderly resting her hands around…
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman says he has a plan to make New York safer and more affordable. The Nassau County executive and presumptive GOP nominee shared with The Post his blueprint for how he’d run the Empire State during his first 100 days in office. “New Yorkers are being…
The night sky is set to deliver one of spring’s most anticipated celestial events as the Lyrid meteor shower returns this week.One of the oldest recorded meteor showers, the Lyrids peak Wednesday (April 22), offering stargazers a rare treat: a chance to witness “shooting stars” — and possibly bright “fireballs”…
Preston Edmead has gone from the Lions’ den to the Wolfpack. The superb Hofstra freshman point guard, who was a major factor in the Pride’s first NCAA Tournament bid in 25 years, announced he will be playing for North Carolina State of the ACC after one shining moment on the…
Summer House star Kyle Cooke has seen his estranged wife, Amanda Batula, kissing West Wilson — which might have been a bridge too far. “Was not prepared to see that,” Cooke, 43, wrote via Threads on Saturday, April 18, responding to the Summer House chain. “And that. And that 🤢.”…
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