Many of us are constantly on a mission to eat more fruits and vegetables — and for good reason. High produce intake is associated with everything from better heart health, skin and vision, cognitive function, cancer prevention and weight management. However, when it comes to toxic chemicals, not all produce is created equal. A new report by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has named and shamed the “Dirty Dozen” — 12 conventionally-grown produce items found to be contaminated with high levels of pesticides, including some chemicals banned in Europe. Spinach, strawberries and kale once again top the list, which is…
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating is taking a hit in some previously favorable states ahead of a series of planned protests against the president.Polling compiled by Civiqs, which compiled 31,528 responses, shows Trump’s approval rating declining in states he won in November 2024, like Texas and North Carolina.Using this data,…
WASHINGTON — The Education Department has looped in the Department of Justice on its investigation of Minnesota’s State High School League (MSHL) after a transgender athlete led the girls’ softball team at Champlin Park High School to its first-ever state championship last week. Transgender pitcher Marissa Rothenberger caused rivals to…
President Trump admitted Thursday that his own immigration crackdown is gutting key American industries — and pledged that “changes are coming” to the White House’s policies. In a post on Truth Social, Trump acknowledged that his deportation campaign is hurting key sectors of the American economy, including farming and hospitality.…
Iowa legislators respond to governor’s veto of pipeline regulation bill
Nick Kyrgios is speaking out on his split from longtime girlfriend Costeen Hatzi. When taking part in a fan Q&A on Instagram this week, the 2022 Wimbledon finalist — whose breakup with the influencer was confirmed this spring after much speculation — was asked by a fan, “Will you ever…
JoJo Siwa has responded to Miley Cyrus’ recent joke about bringing her “back out” of the closet amid Siwa’s newfound relationship with Chris Hughes. On Thursday, June 12, the “Karma” singer, 22, shared a carousel of images via Instagram showcasing her lifelong admiration for Cyrus, 32, including a snap from…
Tax on tips and overtime pay could be scrapped for people living in Pennsylvania, if two new pieces of legislation are passed in the state.Two Republican members in the state’s House of Representatives have introduced two separate bills, one that would scrap tax on tips, and another that would scrap…
WASHINGTON — President Trump urged “numbskull” Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates Thursday — while confirming he plans to pick a new chair when Powell’s term expires next year. Trump, who recently met with Powell in the Oval Office after publicly bashing him as too cautious, said…
SAN FRANCISCO — Gavin Newsom has rallied Democrats in his war with Donald Trump, casting it as a fight for the future of American democracy. But maybe not for long.As the left watches the clashes in Los Angeles drag on — with images of burning vehicles and protesters brawling with…
US wholesale prices rose modestly last month from a year earlier, another sign that inflationary pressures remain mild. The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index — which measures inflation before it hits consumers — rose 2.6% in May on an annual basis. Producer prices rose 0.1% from April to…
Imagination relies on an ability to differentiate between what’s real and what’s not — and now, scientists have uncovered potential brain mechanisms that make this distinction possible. These, they hypothesize, may be significant in conditions like schizophrenia, which can affect people’s perception of reality.A paper published June 5 in the…
Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested Thursday morning on a felony assault family violence charge after an episode at his Texas home, according to the Houston Chronicle. The 33-year-old allegedly choked an individual at his home in Magnolia, the Montgomery County (Texas) jail told the paper, and he was…
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ABC News fired Terry Moran on Tuesday after he called Donald Trump a “hater” online. Moran posted a video revealing his next career move two days after his ousting.”I can’t wait to get at it, get at the important work that we all have to do,” Moran said. Former ABC…
This article originally appeared on HuffPost in January 2025.When I was 16 years old, I competed in my first pageant in the Miss America Organization because of a friend who asked me to compete with her. I won. Gary Gershoff via Getty ImagesThe very first minute I stepped onto that stage, I…
Democratic New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill is set to beat her Republican rival Jack Ciattarelli in the upcoming election for governor, according to a poll.According to a SurveyUSA poll, released the day after Ciattarelli and Sherrill secured their respective nominations on Wednesday, the Democrat led his GOP rival by…
Sen. Joni Ernst wants to tweak the House-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act to eliminate the longstanding practice of taxpayer-funded union time. Approximately $160 million of your money went toward fed workers’ union time as of 2019, the last time such data was available, and Ernst (R-Iowa) has been on…
The crash of an Air India 787-8 Dreamliner jet minutes after taking off on Thursday poses a major setback for Boeing, whose new CEO has been trying to rebuild trust following a series of safety and production challenges. The disaster, in which most of the 242 people on board were killed, tarnishes the jet’s safety…
Elon Musk’s Tesla is suing one of its former engineers for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to its highly anticipated Optimus humanoid robot. The defendant is Zhongjie “Jay” Li, who cofounded the humanoid robot startup Proception Inc. after working at Tesla from Aug. 2022 to Sept. 2024, according to the…
President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s clash over the deployment of federal troops in Los Angeles has escalated a longstanding feud between the two to new heights—and may be setting the stage for a bigger political battle come 2028.The recent standoff has brightened the spotlight on Newsom, who…
The Providence Journal and United Way of Rhode Island have partnered to highlight the state’s nonprofits. Each week, a nonprofit identified by United Way will be spotlighted in the Providence Sunday Journal, and the United Way will share how it supports that organization.This week, we feature Hope & Main, “Rhode Island’s…
A mysterious type of pitting on the dental enamel of Paranthropus, a genus of extinct human relatives, has baffled experts for decades. But new research suggests the clusters of pits are genetic rather than evidence of a disease, making them key to further understanding the human family tree.”Teeth preserve an…
The Bengals sure have a penchant for drama when it comes to players’ contracts. First-round pick Shemar Stewart has left the team’s mandatory minicamp since the sides have not come to an agreement on the particulars of his deal, according to ESPN. The Bengals want to establish a “new precedent”…
A lawsuit questioning the accuracy of the 2024 election will go to trial early next year, a judge has said.SMART Legislation, the action arm of the nonpartisan watchdog group SMART Elections, brought the lawsuit over voting discrepancies in Rockland County, New York.Why It MattersThe lawsuit has brought the results of…
Action movie fans never seem to be without something fun to watch on the various streamers. Sometimes, Netflix even surprises action lovers with an unexpected low-budget flick that becomes the most popular movie on the streamer. But those are the action films we can’t predict because we haven’t seen them.…
A lawsuit disputing the results of the 2024 election has moved forward after it was revealed that former Vice President Kamala Harris received no votes a New York state district.A seminal case calling the results of the presidential race as well as state senate races into question has advanced. The…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has faced significant criticism from the Trump administration over the central bank’s stance on holding interest rates steady in recent months, and the president is reportedly considering a member of his cabinet as Powell’s successor. Powell has less than a year remaining in his term as Fed…
Stocks fell at the open Thursday as investors reacted to renewed trade tensions after President Donald Trump threatened to impose unilateral tariffs on key U.S. trading partners. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 230 points, or 0.54%, to 42,634.95 after the bell. The S&P 500 slid 0.28%, while the Nasdaq…
Mark Cuban says Bluesky has “grown ruder and more hateful” and warned that a “lack of diversity of thought” on the platform is pushing users back to Elon Musk’s X, the social network formerly known as Twitter. The billionaire entrepreneur and longtime tech enthusiast had been one of Bluesky’s most…
Americans love to say they’re too busy to break a sweat — but a viral fitness trend is blowing that excuse out of the water. Enter “Japanese walking,” a simple, science-backed exercise routine that promises serious gains in just 30 minutes. “All movement is medicine, but if you’re short on…
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. Rallies and protests are spreading across the country. Crowds gathered in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Boston and Milwaukee. And three angry people were…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Gisele Bündchen knows how to get Us excited for summer! Her latest leopard print swimsuit look immediately made our summer mood boards for its sexy style and bold design. While…
Former CNN host Don Lemon agreed with comedian Kathy Griffin on his show Tuesday that “something was off” with the 2024 election and that it might have been rigged by Republicans.At the end of “The Don Lemon Show” episode, Griffin brought up the idea as her “tin foil hat moment,”…
This story is part of America’s Evolving Cities, a USA TODAY Network project that takes a close look at four regions across the country and their unique paths to success — and how residents have benefited or suffered along the way.Construction cranes dot the downtown Phoenix skyline, bringing hundreds of…
A GOP challenge to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling on provisional ballots is dead after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case.The high court’s rejection June 6 means county boards of elections must count provisional ballots cast by voters who find out their mail-in ballots have been rejected under…
As the once-strong alliance between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk rapidly disintegrates, the two titans are not only trading fire over the president’s “big, beautiful” tax cuts and spending bill.Trump and Musk, who spent the first four months of the president’s second administration as a special White House…
A huge “super-Earth” with an extreme climate that results in it being habitable for only part of its orbit has been discovered orbiting a star 2,472 light years away. And the most remarkable thing is, it was discovered without even being directly detected.The discovery of the exoplanet, a super-Earth called…
The Red Sox are taking a swing at bolstering their bullpen. Boston acquired right-handed reliever Jorge Alcala in exchange for 21-year-old prospect Andy Lugo, the teams announced Wednesday. Alcala has struggled mightily this season, posting an 8.88 ERA across 22 appearances. He’s allowed 24 earned runs across 24 1/3 innings…
Rapper Silentó — best known for his hit song “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” — has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing his cousin. Silentó, real name Ricky Lamar Hawk, pleaded guilty but mentally ill on Wednesday, June 12, in DeKalb County, Georgia, on charges related to the…
A man casts his ballot during the first round of the presidential elections on May 18, 2025 in … More Warsaw, Poland. (Photo by Omar Marques/Getty Images)Getty Images Poland faced a large-scale campaign of foreign interference during its recent presidential election, with coordinated efforts by Russia and Belarus to spread disinformation,…
SAN FRANCISCO — David Plouffe, the veteran Democratic strategist who in recent years has worked extensively in tech, is joining the global advisory council of Coinbase. Plouffe, who recently helped guide Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign and was a top aide to Barack Obama, is the latest political heavy-hitter to join…
The 2025 Miss Maryland and Miss Maryland Teen competitions will take place June 18-21 at The Maryland Theatre in downtown Hagerstown.There are 18 contestants for the Miss crown, currently held by Bridget O’Brien, and 11 candidates for the Teen crown now held by Zoe Zuzak, according to information provided by…
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