“The Simpsons” did it again. The animated show seemingly predicted Vice President Kamala Harris seeking the Democratic presidential nomination after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race over the weekend. A writer from the show even addressed the coincidence on social media. Lisa Simpson; Kamala Harris. In the 2000 episode of the comedy series, “Bart … Read more
Between the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and the uncertainty continuing to swirl around President Joe Biden’s re-election bid, it’s been quite a week in politics. The presidential election has been stressing out Americans for months — 40% of adults reported feeling depressed or anxious about the polls in a May survey. Psychologist … Read more
It takes a sturdy constitution to handle these presidential diets. Bennett Rea, the creator behind social media’s viral @cookinwithcongress account, is known for sharing recipes and dietary habits of American politicians. In some of his most recent and viral videos, the 35-year-old recreated a day in the life of Presidents Joe Biden, 81, and Donald … Read more
King Charles III reached out to Donald Trump after the assassination attempt on the former president’s life over the weekend. The monarch, 75, wrote a private letter to Trump, 78, that was delivered Sunday via the United Kingdom’s embassy in Washington, D.C., Buckingham Palace confirmed to The Post. Buckingham Palace did not provide details about … Read more
Actor and author Matthew McConaughey teased a possible political run during the National Governor’s Association summer meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah, Friday, where he weighed in broadly on the 2024 presidential race. Participating in a discussion on the role of culture in polarization, McConaughey joked with governors about indulging in the Hollywood heavyweight’s tequila … Read more
Sports fans were peeved that President Biden’s highly scrutinized “big boy” press conference delayed the start of the ESPY Awards Thursday night. While Biden was fielding questions from reporters during his press conference” at Washington’s Convention Center after the annual NATO Summit with his reelection bid in the balance, the anticipated annual sports awards show … Read more
Now you tell us, George. After fronting a splashy fundraiser with Julia Roberts, Barbra Streisand and Jimmy Kimmel in LA LA Land three weeks ago, George Clooney penned a bombshell column for the New York Times this morning urging Biden to drop out of the race. He’s simply lost too many steps, said Clooney. “It’s … Read more
While the rest of America stocks up on hot dogs and hamburgers in the days ahead of Independence Day, Lee Greenwood is prepping for his busy season. The singer-songwriter will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his iconic anthem “God Bless the USA” – a love letter to the country – and at 81 years old, … Read more
A majority of Biden and Trump supporters can at least agree on one thing: sex on the first date. A new study of nearly 1,000 Americans showed 65% of Trump supporters expected sex on the first date, while 58% of Biden backers want an introductory romp. The poll conducted by California-based wellness research company Innerbody … Read more
Retired city educators furious over proposed changes to their health care have toppled a union slate allied with powerful United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew. The Mulgrew-linked United Caucus’ Retiree chapter sent a notice to its supporters Saturday saying unofficial results showed it lost the recent election to the dissident faction Retiree Advocate. The … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Some of Hollywood’s brightest stars headlined a fundraiser for President Joe Biden that took in a record $30 million-plus for a Democratic candidate, according to his campaign, in hopes of energizing would-be supporters for a White House contest they said may rank among the most consequential in U.S. history. George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Barbra Streisand were among … Read more
DEAR ABBY: A woman I’ve known and been friends with for 40 years has gradually changed. She has developed some health problems, and whenever she calls me, all she talks about are her ailments and treatments. When we manage to discuss other things, she turns the subject to her political views, which are different from … Read more
New vehicles sold in the US will have to average about 38 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2031 in real-world driving, up from about 29 mpg this year, under new federal rules unveiled Friday by the Biden administration. The final rule will increase fuel economy by 2% per year for model years 2027 to … Read more
City grocery-store owners are blasting Big Apple officials for allowing licensed fruit and vegetable vendors on the same block as their shops — in some cases fewer than 30 feet away — eating into their profits. In Forest Hills, Queens, a fruit and vegetable stand is located just 25 feet from a Key Food supermarket … Read more
The Big Apple is being flooded with illegal flavored e-vapes made in China after banning the smokes’ sale in 2020 to prevent youths from getting hooked on their addictive nicotine, a new study shows. Atria, which sells disposable legal vapes under the label Njoy, commissioned the market research group WSPM to survey more than 100 locations and neighborhoods … Read more
Dennis Quaid, star of the upcoming biopic “Reagan,” expressed his respect for Donald Trump following the former president’s tours of minority communities in New York City. Quaid made an appearance on “Jesse Watters Primetime” following Trump’s landmark rally in the South Bronx on Thursday, where thousands turned out to support the 2024 presidential candidate. “I really admire … Read more
A planned strike by fuel workers at John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens during Memorial Day weekend was averted after Gov. Kathy Hochul intervened to help settle the labor dispute, The Post has learned. Teamsters Local 553 — representing 300 workers and mechanics who fuel commercial and cargo jets at the airport — announced a tentative … Read more
Change of plans. King Charles and Prince William have canceled their royal engagements for the rest of the week, Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement to the BBC on Wednesday. The decision was made after UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a surprise general election set for July 4. King Charles and Prince William in … Read more
Workers who refuel the planes at John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens plan to go on strike Friday — providing uncertainty for travel plans during the busy Memorial Day weekend, The Post has learned. Teamsters Local 553 — representing 300 workers and mechanics who fuel commercial and cargo jets at the airport — said it is … Read more
Rapper Cardi B revealed during a recent interview that she doesn’t plan to endorse President Biden or the presumptive GOP nominee, Donald Trump, in 2024 because she feels people were “betrayed.” The rapper said that while she still believes Trump to be a threat, she’s felt “layers of disappointment” under Biden, citing the high cost … Read more