Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has left the Democratic Party and is now an independent, according to a press release announcing her new book, “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines.”The release from Legacy Lit, an imprint of the Hachette Book Group, said Jean-Pierre has chosen to “look beyond party lines” and is embracing “life as an independent,” a decision it indicated she did not come to lightly.Jean-Pierre, who served in the Biden administration, is somewhat vague about why she no longer identifies as a Democrat, writing that she feels the current political…
Ryan Lochte’s wife Kayla Rae Reid has filed for divorce, the model shared in an Instagram post on Wednesday. The former Playboy model explained that it was her decision to end their marriage of seven years, calling it “one of the most painful” seasons of her life. “Earlier this year,…
President Donald Trump’s “bromance” with Elon Musk appears to be heading for a breakup after the latter savagely attacked the president’s “big, beautiful bill” on Tuesday as the legislation faces an uncertain future in the Senate.“I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore. This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending…
The Valley’s Jasmine Goode is offering more details about her costar Brittany Cartwright’s new man. “The rumors are true. That’s all I can say,” Jasmine, 37, declared during the Tuesday, June 3, episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. “I have met this guy and he’s great.” Jasmine…
Florida officials have rejected the University of Florida board’s choice to helm the university, citing his record at the University of Michigan where his tenure included fierce pro-Palestinian protests. Santa Ono drew criticism from both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel camps in Michigan over his handling of the protests. Pro-Palestinian activists accused…
Longtime “Eyewitness News” anchor Bill Ritter stepped back from the 5 p.m. broadcast on WABC-TV Channel 7, making way for a new co-anchor while continuing his presence in the station’s evening lineup. Ritter, 75, passed the torch to reporter and anchor Mike Marza, who joined Sade Baderinwa as co-anchor of…
The juice isn’t worth the squeeze. Passengers waiting for their flights can often be seen plugging into the free USB power ports that litter airports around the globe these days. But while they might seem like a lifesaver for those low on battery, the Transportation Security Administration is warning against…
The Democrats trying to understand young American men know people are roasting their plan.All that mocking just proves their point, they said: Democrats aren’t taking this disaffected and politically alienated voting bloc seriously enough.It “reaffirms what young men already think, that Democrats don’t want to invest in you,” said Ilyse…
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The Big Bang is often described as the explosive birth of the universe — a singular moment when space, time and matter sprang into existence. But what if this was not the beginning at all? What if our universe emerged from something else — something more familiar and radical at…
Fur real. Just when you thought dogs couldn’t get any better, a new study has found that having a canine companion as a kid can offer the ulti-mutt protection from an annoying skin condition. The same benefits did not extend to cat ownership. The research, published in the journal Allergy,…
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. Giannis Antetokounmpo is the biggest domino that could fall this NBA offseason. The Bucks’ star has already been the subject of trade rumors despite…
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Newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is expected to implement pro-labor policies. Photo by Ahn Young-joon/EPA-EFE June 4 (UPI) — During May’s televised debate ahead of the South Korean presidential election, Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung was asked about the pro-labor “Yellow Envelope Act.” Lee, who was elected as…
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,…
WASHINGTON — House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer broadened his investigation of the purported cover-up of President Joe Biden’s mental decline Wednesday with interview requests for five more former White House advisers. Comer (R-Ky.) is requesting closed-door transcribed sitdowns with former White House chief of staff Ron Klain, former de facto West Wing…
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…
By James Bickerton is a Newsweek U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is on covering news and politics in Texas, as well as other general news across the United States. James joined Newsweek in July 2022 from LBC, and previously worked for the Daily Express. He is…
Scientists have spotted a massive planet where one shouldn’t be able to exist, according to leading theories of planet formation.A team of researchers discovered a giant planet, dubbed TOI-6894b, orbiting a low-mass red dwarf star about 241 light-years away from Earth. The findings, published June 4 in the journal Nature…
SPF nation? A new survey shows we’re failing at skin protection, unless we’re on vacation. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed less than half (41%) wear sunscreen more than 60 days of the year — a majority only wear it for less than a fifth of the entire calendar year.…
All rise for this surprise. The secret’s out about Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge’s much-discussed new bling that has captivated fans for months. The traditionally low-key Yankees right-fielder has been spotted sporting a splashy gavel necklace this season, a nod to his All Rise Foundation. While he previously shared that…
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A Chinese national allegedly voted in the last presidential election and fled the country one day before President Donald Trump’s inauguration into office, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Haoxiang Gao, a Chinese man attending the University of Michigan at the time, unlawfully registered to vote and cast a…
A tomato recall due to risk of salmonella contamination has been designated with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s highest warning level. Plus, Jenna reveals the one thing her dad does every morning, and a psychotherapist shares her go-to phrase for releasing tension during or after a conflict.Here’s what to…
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…
The torrent of tariffs President Trump has enacted so far in his second term would slash the federal deficit by $2.8 trillion if kept in place through fiscal year 2034, the Congressional Budget Office has determined. But that suite of tariffs would also reduce the size of the US economy…
Hot-tempered hedge fund titan Cliff Asness, who is worth a cool $2 billion according to Forbes, has admitted his AQR Capital Management has “surrendered to the machines” and fully embraced AI to make trading decisions. The 58-year-old New York-born money man, who also has admitted smashing his own computer screens…
Cosmetic surgery has, despite its obvious prevalence, long been taboo among the rich and famous. The few stars who do publicly discuss procedures are usually bowing to intense speculation or pressure to account for changes in their appearance.Even then, celebrities often share less invasive procedures (Ariana Grande admitting that she…
A hidden swarm of “city killer” space rocks, known as co-orbital asteroids, is likely hiding around Venus and could pose an “invisible threat” to Earth over the coming millennia if the asteroids are not found, new simulations suggest. However, there is no immediate danger to our planet, researchers told Live…
US agriculture officials are warning that ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets nationwide may be contaminated with potentially dangerous E. coli bacteria. Officials issued a public health alert for 1-pound, vacuum-packed packages of Organic Rancher beef, produced on May 22 and May 23, by NPC Processing Inc., of Shelburne, Vermont. The…
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald isn’t opening the door to a Sam Darnold quarterback controversy. Speaking Tuesday on Seattle Sports 710-AM, the second-year coach quelled any speculation that the team’s $100 million acquisition could lose the role of QB1 before the start of the season. “No, you guys are crazy,” Macdonald…
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…
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Al Roker is getting candid about his health scare in late 2022. The Today show anchor and meteorologist, 70, was hospitalized with blood clots in his legs and lungs in November that year, forcing him to miss NBC’s coverage of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for the first time in…
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…
President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will increase the federal deficit by about $2.4 trillion over a 10-year period in its current form, according to a comprehensive analysis released Wednesday by the Congressional Budget Office. The bulk of that deficit increase comes from the megabill’s sweeping tax cuts, which…
Tesla is under pressure from Michigan authorities after scores of unsold Cybertrucks were discovered parked at a shuttered shopping center in Farmington Hills, prompting concerns about violations of local zoning regulations. Over the past several weeks, local residents and social media users have posted images and videos showing rows of…
ASHEVILLE – A deli sandwich shop to return after being flooded by Tropical Storm Helene; the owners of a downtown bookstore and champagne bar to sell their business; a local coffee shop closes after nearly two years; a craft distillery and cocktail bar introduces a coffee shop concept; and a…
Cardiovascular disease doesn’t just break hearts — it stops them. The nation’s top killer claimed 1 in 5 American deaths in 2022, but experts say a few smart moves could keep your name off that list. “Adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s seeking a roadmap for cardiovascular health are…
Tom Thibodeau was shown the door, setting the potential stage for Jay Wright to again coach his former star players at what has been called “The Villanova Knicks.” Well, not so fast, according to Wright’s CBS colleague Seth Davis. “I have been working with Jay Wright on TV for three…
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…
What makes a good thriller? The acting? The direction? The clever screenplay with a twist ending? Or is it some mixture of all those elements that provides enough thrills to satisfy a viewer? Watch With Us may not have clear answers to all those questions, but we do know a…
She’s giving up her title. Rather than receiving the royal treatment after winning a worldwide beauty pageant in 2024, Rachel Gupta claims she was treated like second-class citizen — abandoned in a “dilapidated” house sans food, phone, money or security. “The whole time that I was working with Miss Grand…
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