A top San Francisco tax official “abused her position” to improperly steer a lucrative $10 million contract dealing with the city’s $2.6 billion in business taxes toward a close pal’s company, according to an explosive city audit. The joint report by the City Attorney’s Office and the Controller‘s Office found Chief Assistant Treasurer Tajel Shah used her powerful role to benefit Mechanical Orchard, a tech firm competing for a contract to replace the city’s aging business software. The audit largely confirmed allegations first raised by the San Francisco Standard last year. Shah, who was suspended after The Standard’s investigation triggered…
LAS VEGAS — UConn coach Geno Auriemma believes what Breanna Stewart has done throughout her career is “groundbreaking.” Stewart is a four-time NCAA champion at UConn, two-time WNBA MVP and three-time WNBA champion with two teams. But it’s her impact off the court that will further define her legacy. Stewart…
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Sable Offshore Corp. is refusing to back down in its escalating legal war with California after suffering a major courtroom setback, signaling it may take its fight all the way to the state’s highest court while continuing to move oil through its Santa Barbara pipeline. The Houston-based energy company struck…
SAN FRANCISCO — Jung Hoo Lee was on the delivering and receiving end of two of the hardest blows Tuesday night. Ultimately, the one he dealt proved to be more powerful. Lee crushed the longest home run of his career, clearing the fence in Triples Alley, the deepest part of…
IRVINE, Calif. — Maintain the momentum. Cultivate confidence. Win the game. Those should be three goals at the top of Mauricio Pochettino’s list of things to do when his USMNT takes on Turkey in the third and final Group D match Thursday night at SoFi Stadium.
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President Trump told blue-collar Pennsylvanians Tuesday that “fat drugs” are going to become cheaper for millions of Americans next week after he strong-armed all major pharmaceutical companies to lower prices, declaring that his drug pricing reforms “alone should win the midterms.” Trump visited a Mack Trucks plant in eastern Pennsylvania…
IRVINE, Calif. — On Sept. 29, 1996, Antonio Freeman announced himself in Seattle. The Packers wide receiver caught seven passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns against the Seahawks, recording the first 100-yard game of his NFL career. It was one of many milestones that landed him in the Packers…
Influencer Melissa Mae Carlton has been candid about navigating the loss of her two daughters. In 2024, the content creator shared that her daughter Abigail died suddenly at age 9. Nearly two years later, Carlton’s daughter Molly died at age 5. (Carlton also shares daughter Lily and son Harry with…
Voter turnout for this year’s congressional Democratic primaries has been substantially lower so far than last year — with far fewer younger voters expected to cast ballots. The Democratic Socialists of America and liberal leaning insiders had hoped to replicate the results of 2025, when Mayor Zohran Mamdani shocked the…
IRVINE, Calif. — The U.S. men’s national team’s goalkeeping was one of its bigger question marks headed into the World Cup. Two games in, it’s hard to say there’s much of an answer. Of course, that’s largely a product of how well the team in front of Matt Freese has…
Sydney Sweeney’s date night loungewear is a must-see. The Euphoria actress, 28, showed off her curves in a burgundy red set while promoting her lingerie brand, Syrn, via Instagram on Friday, June 19. In the clip, Sweeney panned the camera down to give a glimpse at her ensemble.. She playfully…
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Tuesday cleared a Senate-passed bill aimed at reducing the cost of housing in the US by barring institutional investors from buying up single-family homes, among other provisions. The revamped 21st Century Road to Housing Act overwhelmingly passed the House in a 358-32 bipartisan vote.…
SAN FRANCISCO — Rafael Devers’ interpreter, the Giants’ Spanish-language announcer Erwin Higueros, was halfway through translating his answer into English when the Giants’ first baseman interrupted him. He had something more to say. “And, and, and, and, and, and,” Devers said in Spanish, winding up for a Donald Trump-style rant…
Off Campus costars Mika Abdalla and Josh Heuston are dating after her split from fiancé Jake Short. A source confirms to Us Weekly that Abdalla, 26, and Heuston, 29, are an item after meeting on the set of the hit Prime Video series and being spotted together by fans in…
The man accused of killing actor John Handy has been found mentally incompetent to stand trial. According to records viewed by Us Weekly, Michael Gledhill had a competency hearing on Monday, June 22, in Hollywood. Prior to the hearing, Gledhill, 44, underwent a mental health evaluation, which determined he was…
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 50-48 Tuesday to require President Trump to end the Iran war — which concluded last week with a memorandum of understanding. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis It’s the first time Congress has passed a…
“CBS Mornings” is on track to post its worst June ever, according to a report, adding to concerns about the state of CBS News as the network continues to grapple with fallout from editor-in-chief Bari Weiss’ controversial overhaul. New Nielsen data obtained by the Status newsletter showed that the morning…
The NCAA is moving forward with a major eligibility change. The governing body’s Division I cabinet unanimously approved a five-year, age-based eligibility model on Tuesday afternoon, months after calls for the new rule first began in April. Under the new model, college athletes will receive five years of eligibility beginning…
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President Donald Trump used the controversial turn in Spencer Pratt’s election results to put pressure on a US Attorney in California, claiming it helped saved Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton from a primary loss. Trump spoke at a rally Tuesday in Pennsylvania where he lamented the loss of Los Angeles…
A woman caught on video emptying a public trash can on the street then stealing it during New York City’s Knicks championship parade was a director at JPMorgan Chase who was fired Tuesday over the incident, The Post has learned. Angie Báez, 40, was promoted to Executive Director of Community…
Clean beauty taught people to question what they put on their skin. Now that same thinking is moving from the bathroom counter to the kitchen cabinet. For years, beauty shoppers have been trained to look past pretty packaging and ask harder questions: What’s in this product? Is it safe? Is…
The three leading candidates in Los Angeles’ mayoral race showed little movement in the latest ballot count Wednesday afternoon, solidifying Mayor Karen Bass’ place in November’s runoff election while leaving the contest for second place largely unchanged. Bass, Spencer Pratt and City Councilmember Nithya Raman remained in the same positions…
PHOENIX –– Shohei Ohtani isn’t supposed to be making it look this easy. Not after a second career Tommy John surgery. Not in his first full two-way season in three years. Not with the eyes of the baseball world watching his every move, wondering exactly how long he can keep…
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WASHINGTON, DC — Former first lady Jill Biden on Wednesday had a blunt message for Democrats criticizing her White House memoir for reopening old wounds tied to the 2024 election, telling them to “say it to my face.” At an event at the Sixth & I Synagogue in Washington, DC,…
Sidelined with a calf strain since April 24, Giancarlo Stanton resumed live hitting Wednesday. The 36-year-old Stanton took three at-bats against Angel Chivilli (right shoulder discomfort) for the first time since straining his right calf while running the bases during a game against the Astros earlier this season. Only soft…
Clavicular is apparently out to prove that seeing really is believing. The controversial “looksmaxxing” influencer — real name Braden Peter — is raising eyebrows once again after he decided to livestream his rhinoplasty for curious fans and devoted followers. Peters, 20, headed to the office of Dr. Michael Salzhauer —…
WASHINGTON — The mystery woman Rep. Jimmy Gomez admitted to making “mistakes” with is his best buddy Eric Swalwell’s former chief of staff, The Post can reveal. The married California Democrat had an 11-month-old child at home when he was caught in a moment of passion with Swalwell’s minxy congressional…
The Knicks struck first blood in their quest to end a 53-year championship drought. Jalen Brunson came alive in the fourth quarter as the Knicks went into San Antonio and stole Game 1 of the NBA Finals 105-95 Wednesday night. The Knicks went on a 11-0 run late to take…
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Progressive billionaire Tom Steyer issued a defiant message Wednesday that his campaign for California governor still has a chance, even as his bid faces a critical, not-so-optimistic situation of needing more votes. Campaign manager Heather Hargreaves sent a letter to supporters, saying that “there’s still a lot that remains to…
For the first time since his return, Gerrit Cole looked human. For the first time since completing his comeback from Tommy John surgery and getting what manager Aaron Boone described as a “new elbow,” Cole surrendered a run — four of them — and was hurt by the long ball.…
Shia LaBeouf has experienced several controversies throughout his time in the public eye. The actor kicked off his career as a child, becoming one to watch while starring on the Disney Channel series Even Stevens. He went on to appear in films like the Transformers franchise, Honey Boy and The…
California voters frustrated by the routine failures of state and local leadership look set to send Spencer Pratt and Steve Hilton to runoff elections for mayor and governor after the first few ballot drops. In a major rebuke of Democrat rule in both Los Angeles and the state, both Pratt…
The Knicks had quite a scare on Wednesday night. Jalen Brunson subbed out of NBA Finals Game 1 and headed to the locker room after grabbing his right leg following a collision with Harrison Barnes late in the first quarter. He returned to the bench early in the second quarter…
Don’t expect to see former MSNBC host Joy Reid at MetLife Stadium supporting the New York Giants anytime soon — at least not while quarterback Jaxson Dart is behind center. Dart, 23, introduced President Donald Trump at a rally at Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York last month, which…
The State Department announced Wednesday that US-led negotiations between Israel and Lebanon have yielded a cease-fire agreement. “The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of Hizbollah fire and the evacuation of all Hizbollah operatives from the South Litani Sector,” read a joint statement from the US, Lebanon and Israel.…
Don’t mess with Texas — especially if you’re a Californian. In a symbolic blow to the Golden State’s longstanding economic dominance, Texas has officially dethroned California as the state with the most Fortune 500 companies headquartered there. According to the 2026 Fortune 500 list, the Lone Star State now claims…
Alvin Kamara says he’s on good terms with the Saints. While Kamara hasn’t been attending New Orleans’ voluntary workouts this offseason amid uncertainty about his future with the franchise, he showed up Wednesday for the team’s OTA practice and meetings, with his role in 2026 uncertain. “On my side, I…
Zone 2 cardio used to live exclusively inside elite cycling labs and endurance coaches’ training logs. Now it’s all over wellness podcasts, fitness TikTok and longevity influencer feeds. And a major 2025 scientific review just made the story a lot more interesting. If you’ve been told that a slow, conversational…
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