Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani isn’t just the best baseball player in the world. He’s also the driving force behind why Japanese fans are watching Major League Baseball. In a country where baseball already pulses through the culture like oxygen, Ohtani has turned passion into obsession. According to a YouGov Sport survey, nearly 8 in 10 Japanese fans now say he’s one of their favorite MLB players, and more importantly, 79 percent admit he’s the reason their interest in Major League Baseball has grown. Ohtani’s current team, the Dodgers, have now become Japan’s team. A commanding 59 percent of…
WASHINGTON — Progressive influencer Kat Abughazaleh’s bid for election to Congress failed Tuesday after Democratic primary voters opted for Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss.Biss’ victory came only hours after his campaign confirmed the mayor had a relationship with a former student while working as a professor at the University of Chicago in…
TORONTO — For all the pregame hype around Matthew Schaefer playing his first game in Toronto, it was the Islanders’ other local-native rookie, Cal Ritchie, who scored in his first game back home Tuesday. And for all the consternation about the Islanders’ power play all year long, the 5-on-4 unit…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry remain on steady ground with Netflix, as a spokesperson shuts down claims that executives have lost faith in the couple following news about her As Ever brand partnership ending. Insiders said that Netflix chief Ted Sarandos and chief content officer Bela Bajaria are fed up…
Republican California State Sen. Tony Strickland has pitched an emergency plan to slash burdensome gas taxes and save Golden State drivers more than $1 per gallon — as even Dems are jumping on board. Sen. Strickland has introduced legislation that he touted could save drivers at least $1.08 per gallon…
President Trump allowed the deadline for candidates to drop out to pass Tuesday without making an endorsement in the hotly contested Republican Texas Senate primary runoff race. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking on incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the May 26 runoff, after neither candidate received 50%…
Three teenage girls are suing Elon Musk’s xAI for allegedly allowing the use of its Grok chatbot to “nudify” images of them – creating child sexual abuse material that has spread across social media platforms. A single perpetrator arrested in December compiled images and videos of more than 18 girls,…
The thing is: Stephanie Gaitley really was happy. She really was at peace. Maybe it wasn’t in her blueprint, after 36 years as a Division I college head coach, to be back at Ocean City High School, the words to John Sebastian’s “Welcome Back” serving as the unofficial soundtrack. But…
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A former top White House official suggested Tuesday that Joe Kent – the intelligence official who resigned in protest of the Iran war – was already on the chopping block before he posted his resignation letter on social media. “Joe Kent is a crazed egomaniac who was often at the…
Another one bites the dust. Domino’s, the nation’s largest pizza dining chain, joins the ranks of pizza giants whose franchisees have filed for bankruptcy, leaving many SoCal locations in major limbo. San Diego’s North County Pizza Inc. has reported liabilities between $1 million and $10 million. North County Pizza Inc.…
Closing arguments concluded Tuesday in a trial pitting Elon Musk against Twitter shareholders who say the world’s richest man engaged in a pattern of deceptive behavior that misled investors as he attempted to back out of his $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform in 2022. The civil trial in…
This was the day after Christmas and Justin Fields was walking through the Jets locker room three days after the team put him on injured reserve, ending his one season with the Jets. Fields walked toward a white, electric dirt bike that was parked near his locker, just to the…
Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette contestants are standing together after the recent news about their leading lady. “The men on The Bachelorette have all been rallying around each other in solidarity and feel extremely upset and let down by Taylor and the situation,” a source tells Us Weekly exclusively. News broke…
WASHINGTON — Could it have been the 45th? President Trump’s Monday claim that he spoke with one of his predecessors who regretted not attacking Iran stoked continued intrigue on Tuesday after spokespeople for all living ex-presidents denied contact. “Look, for 47 years, no president was willing to do what I’m…
Restaurant owners hate 30% commissions that delivery services like DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats charge them for many orders. But now, one very popular New York City spot is fighting back. Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue, widely regarded as one of the city’s best places for Texas-style, dry-rub grilling, encourages its customers…
Is anyone else wondering about the timeline between Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives? Season 4 of the hit Hulu series, which premiered in March 2026, showed the weeks leading up to Taylor leaving for Los Angeles for season 22 of The…
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans forged ahead with President Trump’s premier legislation to tighten voter eligibility for federal elections — despite defections from some in their party and united opposition from Democrats. A motion to advance the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act passed in a 51-48 vote on Tuesday…
Disney isn’t the happiest place on Earth, after all — for at least one of its top execs. Disney’s entertainment chairman Alan Bergman is “miserable” and “sad” after getting the news that he will report directly to his C-suite rival, Dana Walden, the Mouse House’s new president and chief creative…
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. One down, three to go: the First Four round of 2026 March Madness is in full swing. The Texas Longhorns and NC State Wolfpack meet…
A high school parent in Virginia who has consistently raised concerns about the investigation into missing high school football coach Travis Turner has been forced to take some drastic measures. Stephen Murray, whose stepdaughter attends the school where Turner, 46, formerly taught and coached, said his life has turned into…
New York transit officials sued the Trump administration Tuesday, claiming the feds have illegally withheld nearly $60 million in funding for the expansion of the Second Avenue Subway into East Harlem. The lawsuit, filed in the Court of Federal Claims in Washington, DC, claims the White House’s refusal to turn…
Costco issued a recall notice over the weekend for its popular ready-to-eat meatloaf meal kit, impacting warehouse locations in at least 26 states. The “Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze” was flagged for potential Salmonella contamination after an ingredient supplier raised concerns. “An ingredient supplier, Griffith Foods Inc., has announced…
The film may be called Bram Stoker’s Dracula, but director Francis Ford Coppola and screenwriter James V. Hart took some big liberties with the original text by giving Dracula (Gary Oldman) an origin and a romantic story. Centuries ago, Dracula lost his wife, Elisabeta (Winona Ryder), and renounced God. In…
Megyn Kelly claims a decades-old photo of former President Bill Clinton shows him “looking down the chest” of one of her young friends — sharing it just hours before he is due to testify Friday about his association with late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The former Fox News anchor flashed up the…
It’s a digital wolf in sheep’s clothing. A Toronto college student has issued a warning to the public after nearly falling prey to an insidious new human test scam proliferating on the internet, which she detailed on Reddit. “I can see so many people falling for this. It’s evil,” Alexandra,…
March is a great month to step outside and look up. As winter gives way to spring, the night sky offers a mix of bright planets, seasonal star patterns and easy-to-spot deep-sky targets — ideal whether you’re a casual observer or are hoping to capture some stunning astro images. The…
Former ESPN host Keith Olbermann called his former “SportsCenter” colleague Linda Cohn a “self-obsessed politically motivated clown” following her remarks about Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews visiting the White House after Team USA’s gold medal win over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Taking to X on Thursday, Cohn disagreed…
Season 4 of The Traitors was packed with drama, but one of the biggest sources of intrigue wasn’t about the game at all: Did Maura Higgins and Rob Rausch hook up? Speculation about the pair began almost as soon as they entered Ardross Castle, and on paper, it makes sense.…
If you thought doulas only coached breathing in delivery rooms, meet the glam-squad godmothers of the operating room. Los Angeles–based concierge consultants Julie Obst and Alana Ungvari have carved out a niche as high-touch guides for clients navigating the nerve-racking, scar-sensitive, spreadsheet-worthy world of plastic surgery. Think part strategist, part…
A Columbia University student detained at her campus housing by ICE agents Thursday morning was released after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani received assurances from President Trump as they met at the White House Thursday. “Just got off the phone with President Trump. In our meeting earlier, I shared my concerns…
The Cowboys won’t let George Pickens hit free agency. Dallas is planning to place the franchise tag on receiver George Pickens on Friday following a career-best first season with the team, according to Yahoo. Spotrac estimates the tag will be worth roughly $28 million for receivers. “I’m talking to George…
Andy Cohen shared a touching message to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby following the death of her son Robert Cosby Jr. At the end of the Thursday, February 26, episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Cohen, 57, directed heartfelt words to Mary…
Delia Atenea never considered going under the knife — she’d always been slender, fit and confident in her own skin. But three pregnancies, including two sets of twins, took a toll on her body, leaving her with stretched skin that hung from her belly. Then a friend mentioned Dr. Ryan…
The State Department is letting non-essential personnel and the family members of diplomats at the US embassy in Israel leave the country as fears grow that war with Iran is imminent. In an email to staff at the Jerusalem mission Friday morning, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee warned that…
We’re just two days away from the month of madness. March is right around the corner and the college basketball regular season is nearing an end. Some teams have already punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament regardless of what happens in conference tournament action, which begins next week on…
Candace Owens is accusing Erika Kirk and her mother, Lori Frantzve, of being social climbers. Speaking on episode 2 of her docuseries, Bride of Charlie, which dropped on Thursday, February 26, Owens claimed Erika, 37, and Lori have long held ambitions of being famous. The conservative podcast host, 36, suggested…
JPMorgan still won’t say exactly why it “debanked” Donald Trump, but the sordid details of what happened five years ago are worth a closer look – and point to the need for legislation to make sure it never happens again. The latest news in this Orwellian saga is that the…
Modern science is just catching up to what folk and traditional healers have known since Homeric times. While lab-developed pharmaceuticals can help manage anxiety, you might also want to check your local botanical garden. Native to parts of Europe and Asia, valerian root has a long-established history as a sedative,…
Daniel Murphy was heavily involved in the MLB Players’ Association during his career, serving on the association’s executive board. The former Mets second baseman was even under consideration recently to replace Tony Clark, who resigned as head of the MLBPA. The spot, though, was filled by Bruce Meyer, who had…
Matlock found a way to subtly throw shade at David Del Rio‘s exit as Billy after offscreen allegations of sexual assault. The CBS show returned on Thursday, February 26, with Sarah (Leah Lewis) and Matty (Kathy Bates) meeting with HR representative Gwen Easton (Sarah Wright-Olsen), who asked about Billy’s absence.…
WASHINGTON — House Democratic leaders vowed to force a vote on a war powers resolution to stop President Trump from launching an attack on Iran without Congressional approval. The vote will take place next week when the House gavels back into session from recess and comes amid Trump’s massive military…
In 2018, Google did something that Palmer Luckey believes was “really, really dangerous.” The tech giant pulled out of working on the Department of Defense’s Project Maven after thousands of employees protested being involved with the Pentagon program, which uses artificial intelligence to analyze surveillance data to potentially use for…
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