WASHINGTON — Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) revealed to The Post Wednesday that she’s uncovered more than $77 billion in research and development spending by the Pentagon that’s been shielded from taxpayers. The sum included funds for radio equipment, shipbuilding, COVID-19 vaccine development, test kits and therapeutics paid to companies like AstraZeneca and Microsoft between fiscal years 2021 and 2025. “Sunshine is the best disinfectant, and I’m shining a light on any and all government secret spending. Now that we know that over $77 billion in Pentagon spending was unlawfully hidden from taxpayers, I’m lifting the veil,” Ernst said. “This is…
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, the WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players’ Association reached a handshake agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, which they billed as “transformational.” The landmark deal, which still awaits approval from the rank-and-file and the WNBA Board of Governors, includes soaring salaries,…
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Bombshell rape accusations against revered labor leader Cesar Chavez were revealed on Wednesday, a day after celebrations in his name were canceled across California. A report from the New York Times detailed accounts from multiple women, two of whom said they were children when Chavez began sexually abusing them. Ana…
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After more than 17 months of WNBA collective bargaining agreement negotiations, including a weeklong marathon session at the end, the WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players’ Association verbally agreed to terms on a revolutionary new deal. The news, toasted by the two sides early Wednesday morning, acts like a starting…
Hailee Steinfeld is sharing details of her adorable baby shower, organized by her mom, Cheri. “On a sunny Saturday in LA, my mom and about 30 women I love so much gathered in my most comfortable place — my backyard — for a baby shower,” the Oscar nominee, 29, wrote…
WASHINGTON — Democratic candidates aligned with the far-left legislative “Squad” went 0 for 6 in Illinois House primary races Tuesday evening, dealing a blow to insurgent dreams of taking control of the party following the November midterms. “Being endorsed by @BernieSanders, @RoKhanna, @justicedems and @sunrisemvmt was a kiss of death in…
The delivery wars are speeding up. Amazon is launching one-hour and three-hour delivery options across the U.S., expanding the push into rapid delivery. Customers now have the ability to shop over 90,000 products through the new delivery system in just a few clicks. Items that can be delivered within one…
Today’s top story Staff and students queue to receive antibiotics at the University of Kent in Canterbury on March 16, 2026. (Image credit: Carl Court via Getty Images)An “explosive” and “unprecedented” outbreak of meningitis has hit a university in Kent, England, killing two young people and affecting a further 13,…
A Los Angeles mother of three says she’s lucky to be alive after an uncommon procedure left her cancer-free. Amy Piccioli, a busy CPA, was just 39 when she visited the ER last year for what she thought was dehydration due to a stomach bug. Instead, a CT scan revealed…
Former NBA forward Kenyon Martin didn’t hold back while confronting an employee of the “Gil’s Arena” podcast for making a video mocking his speech impediment. During an appearance on Tuesday’s installment of the show, headed by former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, Martin interrupted the conversation and called out the employee…
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The bright stars and constellations that dominate the night sky around the turn of the year are much-loved, from Orion and its spectacular M42 nebula, super-bright Sirius and the Pleiades open cluster. However, all of these jewels exist in the Orion Spur of the Milky Way — the same spiral…
This assistant got a little overzealous and then his boss gave him the business. Texas coach Sean Miller berated assistant Ryan Anderson after he ran far onto the court following Tramon Mark’s game-winning shot with one second remaining Tuesday in a 68-66 win over NC State in the First Four.…
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is returning for season 2 but it will look different after multiple cast exits. Showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau confirmed to TV Insider that Nus (Paul Giamatti) and Anisha (Tatiana Maslany) would be back in the sophomore season, which has already been filmed as season…
Before Brian Austin Green found fame as David Silver on Beverly Hills, 90210, he was fired from a popular sitcom. During an interview for the Monday, March 16, episode of the “Pod Meets World” podcast, hosted by former Boy Meets World stars Rider Strong, Danielle Fishel and Will Friedle, Green,…
In the midst of tax season, with the April 15 deadline quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about scammers out to rip you off. Scams tend to spike during tax filing season because people are already expecting communication regarding refunds, payments or account updates from the IRS, Eric…
Something odd was happening to Arielle Hoffman. It was December 2016, and the aspiring actress was mid-shift at a Manhattan brunch spot when she was struck by a strange sensation. Moments later, she realized she’d wet herself — and a slice of time had disappeared. “It was almost as if…
The whirlwind of the first few days of NFL free agency came and went last week, and the Giants played their part in adding to the player movement frenzy. Going in, the Giants were expected to take their shots, but not set the market with any single signing. They wanted…
Rebecca Gayheart stepped out in public for the first time since the death of estranged husband Eric Dane. Gayheart, 54, attended the Los Angeles premiere of The Drama on Tuesday, March 17, bringing along daughters Billie, 16, and Georgia, 14, whom she shared with the late actor. Posing for photos…
The Trump administration aims to “rebalance” the media by encouraging television broadcasters to “stand up” for their communities and air more patriotic programming, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr said in the latest episode of “Pod Force One.” Carr used last year’s uproar over late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s inflammatory…
American individuals and insurance companies spend more than $5.3 trillion on healthcare annually. More than 80% of that goes to treating chronic conditions and late-stage diseases that potentially could have been caught early, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information. But, one CEO is turning that model on its…
Your strangest bedfellow might be the mattress itself. There have been numerous stories about smart tech like Oura rings alerting wearers to health troubles — including several who said it detected early signs of cancer. But one 70-year-old man was alerted to his own serious heart issue thanks to a…
Things got “too heated” for Cardi B in her relationship with Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs, according to a report by People on Wednesday. “Things were getting too heated and complicated. Cardi is very no-nonsense,” a source told the outlet of why the Grammy-winning rapper “pulled back” from their relationship. “The…
A 5th grade teacher accused online of being a potential suspect in the Nancy Guthrie investigation is speaking out after his house was swarmed by amateur sleuths. Dominic Evans, 48, told The New York Times in an interview on Wednesday, February 25, that his home in Tucson, Arizona, was targeted…
Go nuts over this news. Diet plays a large role in longevity and healthy aging, not to mention adding necessary fuel for larger muscle growth. While meat is often the first line of attack at staving off age-related muscle loss, new research shows a pantry staple could boost muscle power.…
Jeff Galloway, a member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic team who for decades inspired elite athletes and countless everyday runners by promoting a run-walk-run strategy, whether in a marathon or just a neighborhood jog, died Wednesday at age 80. Galloway had a hemorrhagic stroke and died at a hospital in Pensacola,…
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Several properties linked to Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho were raided by FBI agents on Tuesday. The searches occurred at Carvalho’s residence in San Pedro, his LAUSD office in downtown Los Angeles and a Miami location connected to the investigation, according to a sealed affidavit obtained by…
NBC Sports Philadelphia (NBCSP) recently revealed the surprisingly departure of Phillies sideline reporter Taryn Hatcher, whose “cat’s out of the bag” tweet stirred buzz online last week. Alexandra Matcham, NBCSP’s vice president of content, explained that the network is switching up its storytelling approach to a broader audience, which means…
Candace Owens is raising questions about Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, in her new multi-part docuseries, Bride of Charlie, exploring Erika’s upbringing and background. “I will tell you my personal opinion and experience with her. What alarms me about Erika isn’t so much the fact that she lies, which we…
US and Iranian officials kicked off a fresh round of indirect talks in Switzerland Thursday, as President Trump’s deadline to reach an agreement on the future of Tehran’s nuclear program looms as soon as this weekend. The American and Iranian delegations arrived separately at the Omani diplomatic residence on the…
Back on American soil, Canada’s breakout star of the Milano Cortina Olympics, Macklin Celebrini, is still stewing over the outcome of the gold-medal men’s hockey game. “We were so close. Whatever excuses you want to make about the game for us, at the end of the day, we didn’t win,”…
Andy Cohen called out Lisa Rinna for literally burning his memoir The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up in her fireplace. “You are so extra that you burned the freaking book,” Cohen, 57, quipped during an interview with Rinna, 62, on the Wednesday, February 25, episode of Watch What…
A time capsule set to be buried July 4 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding was unveiled Wednesday – and won’t be reopened until 2276. The cylindrical, three-layer pod was designed by some of the country’s leading scientists in the hope that the artifacts it will hold remain…
Welcome to The Thin Line, The New York Post’s series about the darker side of GLP-1 drugs. Though GLP-1 agonists sold under brand names like Ozempic have helped millions of people lose weight, manage diabetes and improve other health conditions, they are not without risks. Check back for more stories…
LAS VEGAS — Picture a developmental practice squad player making his NFL debut as a starter in a Super Bowl. This is the wild, dream-to-reality journey Setu Tu is living here this week, where he’ll make his National Rugby League debut in Saturday’s ballyhooed season-opening doubleheader at Allegiant Stadium. This…
Heidi Montag has done her fair share of reality TV, but she’s dreamed of being on The Masked Singer since it debuted — which made it doubly disappointing when an injury forced her to exit on the earlier side. “I couldn’t even talk,” Montag, 39, exclusively told Us Weekly ahead…
He’s a sleeping Tom. Republicans vying for the GOP nomination to take on Long Island Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi poked fun at the incumbent for dozing off during President Trump’s speech Tuesday night. “What can I say? Tired Tom isn’t up for the job,” said Mike LiPetri, who narrowly lost…
CLEVELAND — At this point, you have to pick a side. Or assign blame. The system or KAT? KAT or Mike Brown? They’ve left us no choice. Earlier this season, their messaging, if not the results, reflected congruity. The Knicks’ new offensive system, predicated on pace and conceptual basketball over…
Pete Davidson’s girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt, has opened up about why she “hated being pregnant” before the couple welcomed their daughter, Scottie, in December 2025. “For the most part, I hated being pregnant. I was deeply uncomfortable,” Hewitt, 29, wrote in an essay for Elle that was published on Wednesday, February…
Three Democratic women state legislators are using Wednesday’s concert for progressive hip hop star Cardi B as a fundraiser. A report on campaign fundraisers shows that state Assemblymembers Blanca Rubio, Jessica Caloza and Tina McKinnor — who each represent parts of Los Angeles — are all charging thousands of dollars…
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