WASHINGTON — “Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been decidedly absent from some of the most competitive battleground races this cycle — as the liberal darling mulls a 2028 presidential run. Moderate Democrats appear to have shown an aversion to stumping with Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) as the midterm homestretch kicks into gear, raising questions about the Bronx and Queens rep’s clout beyond the lefty base. “I get the sense that a lot of swing state Dems are byproducts of the very Democratic Party that lost 1,000 seats since 2010 and lost to Trump twice,” Corbin Trent, Ocasio-Cortez’s former communications director, bluntly told…
Allies of Mayor Zohran Mamdani are hosting a big New York City fundraiser Monday night for Senate Democratic hopefuls James Talarico of Texas and Sherrod Brown of Ohio. Tickets for the Ohio Texas Victory Fund’s “special reception,” set for 7 p.m. in downtown Manhattan, start at $500 for regular attendance…
ABC News is weighing a major shakeup at “Good Morning America” after the iconic broadcast lost its No. 1 ratings berth last season to NBC’s “The Today Show,” The Post has learned. During 2025-2026, “GMA” amassed 2.8 million total viewers and 477,000 viewers in the coveted 25-54 demo — while…
Give them a hand. A team of Swiss robo-scientists has made a creepy mechanical hand that can scuttle along different surfaces like the love child of The Terminator and “Addams Family” sidekick, The Thing. The research team from ETH Zurich’s Soft Robotics Lab admitted they were inspired by Morticia’s disembodied…
This bites. It’s not entirely unheard of for teeth to grow in places other than the mouth, a condition known as ectopic teeth. However, a 16-year-old boy in India developed an ectopic tooth in a highly unusual place, which doctors are calling a first ever in the world in a…
In Kansas, cows are king, but a Democrat trying to seize power once told his congregation to repent for eating beef and raising cattle. Adam Hamilton, the Democratic nominee running to unseat Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., in the Sunflower State, for years led the largest United Methodist church in the…
Environmentalists are slamming Starbucks for falsely claiming its plastic cups are “widely recyclable,” after an investigation could not confirm a single one being recycled. Vermont-based Beyond Plastics said Monday that most of the single-use, plastic cold beverage cups placed in recycling bins at Starbucks stores it recently tracked ended up…
I’ll take a Big Mac with some Geico insurance, please. McDonald’s customers may see commercials on its drive-thru menu boards next month as the fast food giant starts testing a digital ad program — one that beams promo spots from other companies alongside promos for McFlurries. The burger behemoth said…
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a 1,700-year-old limestone tomb with a rare poem inscribed on it in ancient Greek, likely from a son lamenting his father’s death.The tomb, which has a pyramid-shaped roof, dates to the fourth century, when the Roman Empire controlled Egypt. A team found it in the…
The Islanders are adding minority ownership yet again. The club agreed to sell roughly 15 percent of its shares at a $3 billion valuation, according to a Sportico report Monday morning. This comes just four weeks after the Islanders announced David Shuman as a minority owner. The Islanders also added…
Nearly 20 years after Burn the Floor sparked their swoon-worthy love story, Maks Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd are officially making their return to the stage. “It feels wild,” Murgatroyd, 40, told Us exclusively while announcing a new version of the show titled Burn the Floor Presents Maks and Peta Live!…
It’s a battle of the burgers. In-N-Out is drawing up big plans for a new restaurant in West LA, and it’s right around the corner from a storied local burger joint. Last week, the company filed a permit with the City of Los Angeles to demolish a strip of existing…
AI agents could spark a new kind of bank run by automatically yanking consumers’ cash out of low-paying checking accounts and chasing higher yields, Apollo chief economist Torsten Sløk warned — the latest dire prediction about artificial intelligence in a wave of doomerism. The threat to banks could emerge as…
MIAMI — And just like that, she’s the most famous college student in America. Freshman nutritional science student Peyton Blomquist appears to be embracing the attention she’s getting after she was spotted by ESPN cameras cheering on the Florida Gators at Saturday night’s game against ‘Ole Miss. The 18-year-old University…
Off Campus stars Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli had the perfect reaction to unfounded rumors they’ve been feuding. “Belmont and I spend every day on set together,” Bright, 19, told E! News at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, September 27. “We’re in the green room, and he’s…
President Trump broke bread with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at a private White House dinner Sunday — in what appeared to be a remarkable thaw just two days after a federal appeals court upheld a Pentagon move to exclude the artificial intelligence firm as a supply-chain risk. The dinner marked…
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. As Week 3 of the NFL season comes to a close, two NFC heavyweights will face off on “Monday Night Football.” Jalen Hurts and…
WASHINGTON — FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey announced Monday he was departing his government role for personal reasons after being at the forefront of the bureau’s crackdown on violent crime as well as election integrity-related probes. The former Missouri attorney general will be returning to his home state a little more…
Oil soared above $107 a barrel on Monday on news President Trump rejected an Iranian peace proposal and expects to resume US strikes after the November midterms – threatening to keep inflation higher for longer. Brent crude futures jumped 2.6% to $107.02 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate rose 2.7%…
An American spy satellite deployed during the Cold War has exploded above our planet without warning — and, so far, scientists can’t explain why. The debris cloud from this sudden fragmentation, which experts are still trying to measure, could pose a very “real threat” to other spacecraft in a highly…
Jalen Brunson made his highly anticipated “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut this weekend, much to the delight of the New York audience and Knicks fans everywhere. The 2026 NBA Finals MVP concluded his first show with a skit based in an office, where he repeatedly tried to make a shot…
WASHINGTON — President Trump will announce Monday afternoon that the largest steel plant in American history will be built in Iowa by Minnesota-based Mesabi Metallics. The announcement is part of the administration’s focus on domestic manufacturing ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections and comes as the president’s 50% tariffs on…
A big developer that’s desperate to build a data center near a Pennsylvania town has reportedly offered to pay every family there $10,000 – but most are still pushing back, part of a nationwide trend of opposition to such sites. While seeking approvals for a data center project in the…
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…
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. Happy Labor Day! The Mets are spending the holiday in Miami. The Marlins’ Eury Pérez has given up 11 runs in his past 7…
The family of Celeste Rivas said they are in support of singer D4vd facing the death penalty as he prepares to stand trial accused of her murder. “If the death penalty were activated, it would be perfect for this kind of human being, devoid of feelings and emptiness inside, and…
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…
SAN DIEGO — Trent Grisham has the same level hamstring strain as he had in June, when he missed three weeks. With three weeks left in the regular season, that means the Yankees center fielder “could be” out for the rest of it, Aaron Boone acknowledged Sunday. “We’ll see,” Boone…
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