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Moment disgraced Eric Swalwell is surrounded by FBI agents at San Francisco airport — and his incognito outfit

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Daniel McCarthy

How Trump cut Antifa’s global leftist lifeline — and struck a blow for democracy

California’s serial ‘butt sniffer’ accused of striking again — as disgusting picture emerges

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‘Shot caller’ in Tupac Shakur murder learns fate 30 years after rapper gunned down in Vegas

Opinion

Common sense. no nonsense

Joy Chen

The utility bailout is dead, and the people of California won

CA Post Editorial Board

Xavier ‘Basement’ Becerra needs to come out of hiding and come clean

Joel Kotkin

The ‘progressive’ movement rebels against the tech oligarchs who funded it

Hiking tragedy First victim of deadly Grand Canyon flash flood identified — as his two friends among 15 still missing

Where to buy The California Post — and how to get it delivered to your home, or phone

CNN’s Blitzer makes mea culpa over false remark about Trump’s order on mail-in voting

CNN’s Wolf Blitzer makes mea culpa over false remark about Trump’s order on mail-in voting

Nonverbal 5-year-old found dead in South Carolina waterway after wandering from vacation rental home

Nonverbal 5-year-old found dead in waterway after wandering from vacation rental home

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Meta meltdown LA influencer goes scorched earth on Zuck’s Meta after it caved to draconian regime: suit

Selfless Utah dad killed by lightning strike trying to help stranded boaters off Florida coast

Selfless dad killed by lightning strike trying to help stranded boaters off Florida coast

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Trump vows to make Hollywood great again with federal tax breaks

Teen’s rare gold Jimothy rookie card fetches a fortune on eBay auction

Spellcast ‘Practical Magic 2’ LA premiere red carpet: Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock, Joey King and more

Tim Harris replacing UCLA AD Martin Jarmond in ‘new path forward’

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UCLA Athletic Director Martin Jarmond is being replaced by former Lakers exec Tim Harris

Abdul El-Sayed stands by criticism of fireworks, tells Americans to find other ways to ‘show your love’

The New York Post Media Group launches Hamilton AI as part of an app revamp.

The Post launches Hamilton — a new way to find and understand news

‘Dutton Ranch’ star Cole Hauser, Taylor Sheridan’s feud heats up with bitter ‘Texas vs. California’ showdown behind the scenes

Cowboy vs. surfer ‘Dutton Ranch’ star, Taylor Sheridan’s feud heats up with bitter ‘Texas vs. California’ showdown behind the scenes

Georgia mom missing after Nepal-Tibet floods last texted family how ‘grateful’ she was before disaster struck

California ‘s last-minute laws could hit your wallet, car and family — what to know

Bride goes viral after being summoned for jury duty on same day as wedding in Italy

Venice Film Festival jury presser to go on despite cancelation rumors it’s become political minefield

How ‘Coyote vs Acme’ is still a success story despite it likely to lose money

Hunter Biden reveals dad Joe used to visit him in crack den with motorcade and Secret Service

Wide deceiver 49ers fraudster suffers big loss in key court hearing

The happiest city in America revealed— and the others in the top 5 may surprise you

Friends mysteriously found dead after midnight canoeing trip to remote California island

San Francisco to overhaul $500M in homelessness contracts in sweeping nonprofit clampdown

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End of an era Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team after personal tragedy

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How the Rams should unleash Aaron Donald after coming out of retirement

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Nick Kyrgios’ cocaine use was dark secret of tennis world before failed test: ‘Kind of expected it’

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This wild Super Bowl stat will frighten Rams fans after Aaron Donald’s return

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Rams have NFL’s second-oldest roster — you won’t believe who’s first

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Tennis star’s shocking US Open return has American standout stunned

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Jon Fleischman

Why the Dodgers are so good, and the Angels are so bad

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Lift to the future First ‘space elevator’ — a 66,000-mile cable to the cosmos— closer than ever before after scientific breakthrough

Tropical Storm Edouard forms near Texas and Louisiana while a storm moves toward Hawaii

LA goes to war with State Farm as county files ‘historic’ lawsuit over wildfire insurance fiasco

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Teacher, 34, who had sex with boy under 15, sobs in court after being torn apart by his mother

Wedding bells Rob and Michele Reiner’s son Jake is married: report

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Flashy food truck builder flaunted luxe life before being busted in dream-destroying $1M scam

Feds launch massive criminal voter fraud surge in California crackdown as eight other states targeted

India’s Modi tells Russia’s Putin that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity’s sake

Midtown mayhem NYPD shoots, kills knife-wielding woman who stabbed two people, one fatally, in Times Square

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Intriguing tennis star is embracing her retirement in unexpected ways: ‘Everything deserves a chance’

Bay Area construction worker accused of burglarizing Napa homes, re-selling stolen jewelry

Bay Area construction worker accused of stealing, reselling jewelry in brazen home burglary spree

Rush hour chaos on major Los Angeles freeway as multiple cars suddenly disabled

Rush hour chaos on major California freeway as multiple cars suddenly disabled

Hollywood director’s son blasted by sports watchdog as ritzy school refuses to accept blame: ‘Clear and present danger’

Polo problems Humiliating new low for Hollywood director’s son as $54K-a-year school blasted by polo watchdog

Allison Havemann-Niedrach was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Teacher, a mom of 2, sobs as she’s sentenced for sex with teen: ‘You ruined him’

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Four foods you should never store in the freezer and where to keep them instead

Jaime Pressly kicked out of California hotel after alleged disturbance: report

Jaime Pressly kicked out of hotel after alleged disturbance: report

Iran War

Fighting words WaPo columnist calls source for his own paper’s Iran war report ‘a traitor’ who ‘ought to be prosecuted’

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Trump unveils more prescription drug pricing discounts projected to save Americans $600B: ‘Major step forward’

The perfect breasts revealed in a saucy new study — and sometimes, size does matter

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Scottie Scheffler reveals what he did after winning $10 million — that left his wife shocked

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Repo run Reckless moment Porsche driver makes wild escape from tow truck – and pays a brutal price

D4vd drops high-powered lawyers for public defender in Celeste Rivas Hernandez murder case

D4vd stuns courtroom by suddenly dropping top attorneys in grisly murder case

Beverly Hills horror as man stabbed to death on ritzy block

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How Rams decided on bizarre Australia travel plan for season opener

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Fire sale California’s biggest utilities in crisis mode as shares fall off a cliff and insurers smell blood

Social Security nears ‘cliffs edge’ — putting recipients at risk of losing $500 a month

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Supreme Court lets Trump resume WH ballroom construction — but conservative justice slams ‘unlawful’ project

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Despite ‘blindsided’ claims, Wendy Williams ‘absolutely knew’ about ex pal’s documentary

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In your own world Entire California town with 28 residential buildings, post office and more hits the market for unbelievably low price

Taylor Fritz’s ex Morgan Riddle makes US Open appearance months after breakup

American tennis star’s ex-girlfriend shows up at US Open months after breakup

Cuckolded hubby jailed after using robot vacuum to record his wife’s affair

New fall foliage forecast shows when to catch peak colors in California

End of the road Wild police chase ends on packed California beach in front of stunned sunbathers

Slimmed-down Nicolas Maduro flashes smile, peace sign in new jail pics

Jimi Hendrix’s final words to roadie revealed after violent Hells Angels clash

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ESPN star’s wild sex confession about wife gets Jason Kelce’s attention

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Dolly Parton’s sister Freida shares moving tribute to late country icon after ‘insurmountable loss’

Dolly Parton’s sister shares moving tribute to late country icon after ‘insurmountable loss’

In her tribute to Dolly, Freida Parton said that “like all sisters,” they had their “share of arguments and disagreements throughout the years.”

Howard Stern lands major deal with HBO Max for his SiriusXM show: report

Ina Garten explains why she never had kids with husband Jeffrey: ‘Would have been difficult’

Aaliyah’s uncle blames his son for fatal plane crash in court battle over music rights

Vanessa Trump marks major milestone with daughter Kai amid cancer battle

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End of the road Jurors do not reach verdict after 17 hours of deliberations with Clancy trial set to continue tomorrow

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Woman allegedly stabs Lyft driver 11 times in ‘frightening’ carjacking, claims mental crisis

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Parkgoer airlifted after Batman roller coaster incident leaves man with fractures to both legs

The number of 9/11 cancer victims has skyrocketed 1,680% over the past decade — fueled by rare variations of the disease, according to new statistics released as the grim 25th anniversary of the attacks nears.

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Rare WTC cancer rates explode as 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attack approaches

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Wintour of their discontent Anna Wintour’s ‘mortified’ employees ‘whispering behind her back’ over John Galliano Met Gala scandal

Dear Abby

I’m surprised you didn’t tell the wedding couple to stand their ground against their mothers

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Trump admin orders 270 trucking schools to shutter in crackdown on licensing of illiterate, illegal immigrant drivers

Millie Bobby Brown pairs $100 dress with $57K watch on Lake Como date night with Jake Bongiovi

Time flies Exes Fergie and Josh Duhamel celebrate ‘cool’ son Axl’s 13th birthday with rare photos

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Russia strikes Kyiv for fifth straight day in attempts to ‘wear down’ Ukraine

A young woman with freckles sleeping peacefully on a blue pillow at night.

The healthy sweet spot for sleeping in on the weekend

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Luxe NYC venue hijacks public plaza under iconic bridge to rake in up to $300K a pop using shocking enforcers: suit

tech & Business

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Numbers game TikTok’s ‘sweetheart’ $400M settlement with DOJ puzzles DC insiders: ‘How did you get to that number?’

Apple TV just raised its monthly bill, again — but they’re not the only streamer to hike prices this year

Apple CEO Tim Cook thanks guests and officials during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Apple's Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston, Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Apple’s Tim Cook wraps up 15-year tenure as CEO; new boss readies for top job during challenging time

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Thrive Capital’s Josh Kushner hits out at ‘political dynamics’ of scrapped $20B FIFA deal

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Inside Dolly Parton’s ‘very emotional’ tribute show at Grand Ole Opry — from surprise performance to heart-wrenching moment

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Legendary farewell Inside Dolly Parton’s ‘very emotional’ tribute show at Grand Ole Opry

Ladera Ranch childhood cancer mystery deepens after 20-year-old handwritten warning emerges

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Ominous handwritten notes spark fresh fears in California town struck by extremely rare child cancers

U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas in the Oval Office.

Josh Hammer

The secret formula that helped Clarence Thomas win over the Supreme Court

‘Hercules’ star Kevin Sorbo says California can keep its taxes, traffic and ‘negativity’: ‘I’m done’

‘Hercules’ star says California can keep its taxes, traffic and ‘negativity’

Real estate

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‘Salt-life lover’s dream’ Ultra-private $16M island with helipad available in Florida Keys

Dolly Parton was a down-home gal even when far from eastern Tennessee -- with her California homes stocked with Spam, collard greens and abundant coziness.

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Dolly Parton’s cottage may soon sell amid a flurry of ‘serious interest’ from around the world

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Jennifer Gould

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Angelina Jolie’s $29.85M LA mansion catches eye of iconic pop star

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Socialite loses Hamptons mansion at wild court-ordered auction — after paying nothing on its $3.5M mortgage

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Profile in courage Heroic principal evacuated school, saving hundreds of students from Nepal’s deadly floods

Inside Dennis Quaid’s ‘soft’ life in Nashville after Hollywood exodus

Bessent taunts Canada amid trade war: ‘What are they going to do, take their two submarines and sic them on us?’

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New Yorkers are blowing a staggering amount of money on coffee tips annually: study

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Mets Lose Luis Robert Jr. + September Call-Ups & Offseason Questions | Straight Outta Flushing

Mets are moving on from Luis Robert Jr. after the Orioles claimed the veteran outfielder off waivers. So what does his short tenure in Queens say about New York’s failed 2026 roster? On the latest episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter…

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Haunting photo of Grand Canyon hiker before he vanished in flash floods — as two dead, 15 missing

Severe flash floods knocks out central water line in Grand Canyon’s amid missing hikers search

Fake 49ers player’s texts with alleged victims revealed: ‘A lot of darkness’

49ers rookie trolled for jersey number amid Daejon Love scandal

Daejon Love allegedly pretended to be overseas basketball player before posing as 49ers wide receiver

UAE says current state of Iran war is not ‘sustainable’ after yet another attack: ‘Neither war nor peace’

Trump calls for leaders of ‘failed nation’ Iran to be tried for ‘war crimes against humanity’ after latest US strikes

Oil prices jump 3% to over $90 after US-Iran exchange strikes for first time in a month

More oil flowing through Strait of Hormuz than previously reported, analyst reveals

Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer labeled ‘feminist icon’ by her fawning fans: ‘Voice of so many moms’

Anna Wintour calls antisemite Galliano ‘courageous,’ offers him ‘full support’ after he’s forced to pull out of Met Gala

exclusive How behind the scenes battle to keep Galliano away from Met Gala raged before his involvement was announced

Anna Wintour looks downcast during US Open appearance hours after John Galliano Met Gala drama

Controversial designer out of Met Gala after backlash over disturbing antisemitic, racist remarks

Death toll tops 900 in Nepal-Tibet flooding as rescue efforts intensify with more than 4,000 still missing

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How behind the scenes battle to keep Galliano away from Met Gala raged before his involvement was announced