Alan Dershowitz calls his new book his “magnum opus.” It’s the culmination of the legendary legal mind’s 60-year career — and he’s written nearly that many books. But though he’s had multiple bestsellers, including one atop The New York Times list, America’s most famous lawyer worries people won’t read this tome. Blame Donald Trump — it’s a popular pastime these days. Remember the 2002 Tom Cruise sci-fi thriller “Minority Report”? “The Preventive State: The Challenge of Preventing Serious Harms While Preserving Essential Liberties” is the new book version, its author tells The Post in an exclusive interview. Walking into his Manhattan apartment…
Democrat Keishan Scott has defeated his Republican rival Bill Oden in a landslide win for a seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives.Scott, who is 24 and a member of Bishopville City Council, secured over 70 percent of the more than 3,600 votes cast in Tuesday’s special election.Oden, a…
Democratic mayoral candidates are expected to pounce on ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo during Wednesday night’s hotly-anticipated debate — as they aim to make more of a name for themselves by targeting the frontrunner. But the crowded field of low-polling Dems will have to walk a political tightrope — attempting to sling…
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was sworn in as South Korea’s next president on Wednesday following a dramatic snap election six months after the country’s previous leader declared martial law and plunged the nation into chaos.Official results showed Lee winning by nearly three million votes ahead of his main rival, Kim…
Why you can trust Live Science Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best ones for you. Find out more about how we test. One of the undisputed benefits of an electric toothbrush is that it can actively help you improve…
NEW CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 29, 2025 / A seminal case questioning the accuracy of the 2024 Presidential and Senate election results in Rockland County, New York, is moving forward. In open court last Thursday, Judge Rachel Tanguay of the New York Supreme Court, ruled that discovery…
US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on most imported steel and aluminum went into effect on Wednesday, the same day as his deadline for trading partners to give their “best offer” in bids to avoid import tax rates on other goods from taking effect next month. Late on Tuesday, Trump signed an…
(Corrects typo in ‘ally’ in first paragraph)BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Belarus as a true friend of China as he met Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of the sanctions-hit European nation, on Wednesday and urged the Russian ally to join Beijing in opposing “hegemony and bullying”.Lukashenko’s visit to Beijing…
Birthday wishes go out to Angelina Jolie, Noah Wyle and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on June 4th and learn an interesting fact about each of them.Top celebrity birthdays on June 4, 2024John…
Imagine this scenario: Scientists have intercepted a transmission from an alien race. It’s clear that the message comes from an intelligent being, but everything about it — the syntax, the grammar, the context — is unintelligible to us Earthlings.That’s how most mathematicians feel about the Inter-universal Teichmüller Theory (IUT), a…
History has a way of repeating itself in sports in a manner that sometimes defies logic. Even when it comes to the Stanley Cup, the NHL’s championship trophy that is widely regarded as the toughest to win in all of sports, there are telling patterns. How else can you explain…
Travis Kelce celebrated girlfriend Taylor Swift regaining the rights to her music by dancing and singing along to one of her biggest hits. In a teaser clip for the Wednesday, June 4, episode of Travis, 35, and brother Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, Travis grinned and grooved as the brothers’…
Populist Karol Nawrocki, who is also President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate, has won Poland’s presidential election with a narrow lead of 50.89 percent, according to the final vote tally.Why It MattersRight-wing parties in Europe experienced a surge in support over the past couple years, starting with Geert Wilders’s victory in…
Profiles in LGTBQ+ Pride: 50 Angelenos Making an Impact originally appeared on L.A. Mag.Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 (left) and Willam BelliCourtesy Shaun VadellaAlaska Thunderfuck 5000 & Willam BelliDrag queensshe/him and she/her for both; @theonlyalaska5000 @willamNotable Projects: MOM (Moguls of Media) all drag podcast network; Drag: The Musical (Alaska); live performances in clubs across…
The suddenly-not-quite-so-safe-and-smug Joni Ernst. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call/Getty Images Up until now, Iowa has been the poster state for Donald Trump’s alleged electoral revolution. Prior to Trump’s first race, it went Democratic in six of the seven presidential elections (and went Republican only by an eyelash in the other). Then…
WASHINGTON — Upstate Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) launched a political action committee (PAC) on Wednesday to help juice donations for Republican candidates in statewide and local races, adding another source of fundraising to draw from should she jump into the 2026 governor’s race. The Save New York PAC will help…
Alarming new evidence suggests that it may be unwise to be a night owl. Research has indicated that nocturnal creatures face an increased risk of diabetes, mental health troubles and even premature death. A fresh study out of the Netherlands proposes that night owls may experience cognitive decline faster than…
The back of the bullpen has been shuffled for at least a few weeks and likely longer. The Yankees officially shifted Luke Weaver to the 15-day injured list for a hamstring strain that will require longer than those 15 days. Devin Williams, who lost the closing job to Weaver before…
The FBI is on the hunt for a former University of Michigan student from China who allegedly voted illegally in the 2024 presidential election, then fled the country one day before Donald Trump took office, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Detroit.The fugitive, Haoxiang Gao, now faces federal charges…
Gracie McGraw celebrated Pride Month 2025 by embracing her sexuality and inspiring new fans. The 28-year-old daughter of country music stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill made headlines with a Tuesday, June 2, Instagram Story that revealed she is queer. “Everyone get more gay now,” the post read, accompanied by…
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is getting blunt about why Kamala Harris lost the 2024 presidential election.While speaking to BBC Radio 4 during the London leg of his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, the two-time presidential candidate said it was wrong to pin Harris’ defeat on then-President Joe Biden’s late retreat from the…
Liberal candidate Lee Jae Myung has won Tuesday’s presidential election in South Korea, with conservative rival Kim Moon Soo conceding defeat, Yonhap news agency reported.Lee, the candidate of the liberal opposition Democratic Party, assumed the presidency in the early hours of Wednesday after the National Election Commission confirmed his victory,…
More Americans are cooking at home as growing economic concerns are forcing households to cut back, according to Campbell’s CEO Mick Beekhuizen. Beekhuizen told analysts during the company’s third-quarter earnings call on Monday that consumer sentiment continued to soften throughout the quarter, with shoppers becoming even more deliberate about how…
If you turned on the TV last night, you likely realized longtime NBC news anchor Lester Holt wasn’t on Nightly News. Instead, Tom Llamas was gracing your screen for his debut on the program. Tom was joined by Today show star Al Roker, who was giving weather updates to the…
The hype around artificial intelligence (AI) risks spiraling out of control as claims around the emerging technology escalate into the realm of the absurd. AI is a big-money business, write the authors of the new book, “THE AI CON: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We…
LOS ANGELES — Luisangel Acuña’s part-time role at second base figures to shrink even further with Ronny Mauricio’s arrival, but there could be another option for him. Manager Carlos Mendoza indicated Tuesday that center field could again be discussed for Acuña, who last month appeared in the first and only…
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was sworn in as South Korea’s next president on Wednesday following a dramatic snap election six months after the country’s previous leader declared martial law and plunged the nation into chaos.Official results showed Lee winning by nearly three million votes ahead of his main rival, Kim…
Jessie J has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The singer, 37, announced via Instagram on Tuesday, June 3, that she received the news prior to the April 25 release of her track “No Secrets.” “I was diagnosed with early breast cancer. I’m highlighting the word early. Cancer sucks in any…
NEW CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 29, 2025 / A seminal case questioning the accuracy of the 2024 Presidential and Senate election results in Rockland County, New York, is moving forward. In open court last Thursday, Judge Rachel Tanguay of the New York Supreme Court, ruled that discovery…
Where J.R. Smith sees disaster, Metta World Peace sees opportunity. The two former Knicks had two very different reactions to hearing the stunning news that the team fired Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday Smith lamented the news, posting to his Instagram story saying, “I don’t know what the f–k going on…
ESPN star John Brenkus’ cause of death has reportedly been revealed. The Virginia Department of Health, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed on Tuesday, June 3, that Brenkus died by suicide at the age of 54, according to a report from TMZ. Us Weekly has reached out to the…
It has been just over four months since President Donald Trump returned to power in the White House, and the very early moves in the 2028 presidential race are already underway by some Democrats with likely national ambitions.This upcoming weekend, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who was the Democrats’ 2024 vice…
Originally appeared on E! OnlineAl Roker is reporting on a new topic: his weight loss.The longtime Today weatherman recently shared how he’s maintained his 100-lb. weight loss for over 20 years. The 70-year-old explained that his routine consists of four sustainable steps he takes each day as part of his…
Populist Karol Nawrocki, who is also President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate, has won Poland’s presidential election with a narrow lead of 50.89 percent, according to the final vote tally.Why It MattersRight-wing parties in Europe experienced a surge in support over the past couple years, starting with Geert Wilders’s victory in…
The FBI is on the hunt for a former University of Michigan student from China who allegedly voted illegally in the 2024 presidential election, then fled the country one day before Donald Trump took office, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Detroit.The fugitive, Haoxiang Gao, now faces federal charges…
The number of former Indiana men’s basketball players alleging sexual misconduct by a former team doctor is now up to 15. Attorney Michelle Simpson Tuegel told ESPN that five former Hoosiers are now named in the lawsuit and that 10 more men also plan to pursue legal action against Indiana…
Jax Taylor appears ready to own up to some of his bad behavior. During the Tuesday, June 3, episode of The Valley, the reality star took a break from working on himself at an in-patient treatment facility to check in with costar Jason Caperna. “I’m so tired of anger. I’m…
The suddenly-not-quite-so-safe-and-smug Joni Ernst. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call/Getty Images Up until now, Iowa has been the poster state for Donald Trump’s alleged electoral revolution. Prior to Trump’s first race, it went Democratic in six of the seven presidential elections (and went Republican only by an eyelash in the other). Then…
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is getting blunt about why Kamala Harris lost the 2024 presidential election.While speaking to BBC Radio 4 during the London leg of his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, the two-time presidential candidate said it was wrong to pin Harris’ defeat on then-President Joe Biden’s late retreat from the…
WASHINGTON — The pardon issued by former President Joe Biden to disgraced son Hunter appears to have been given a more personal touch than the ones granted to other family members, documents show. There is a striking discrepancy in the signatures that the 82-year-old ostensibly inked on the documents granting…
Food Network chef Guy Fieri sells Lake Worth Beach home for less than he hoped…
LOS ANGELES — A stretched-thin bullpen got the Mets to the ninth inning with a lead Tuesday night, but that wasn’t enough to secure victory against this dangerous Dodgers lineup. Overtime it went for a second straight night, this time with the Mets on the losing end of a 6-5…
Liberal candidate Lee Jae Myung has won Tuesday’s presidential election in South Korea, with conservative rival Kim Moon Soo conceding defeat, Yonhap news agency reported.Lee, the candidate of the liberal opposition Democratic Party, assumed the presidency in the early hours of Wednesday after the National Election Commission confirmed his victory,…
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By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian stocks inched higher on Wednesday and the dollar…
