WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security is investigating Chinese online retailer Temu for possible violations of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which could lead to a ban from selling their wares in the US, The Post has exclusively learned. Officials and intelligence experts tell The Post that the too-cheap-to-beat company plays an unfair role in the US market, …
Read More »Florida deputy whose Taser set biker on fire acquitted
A Florida sheriff’s deputy accused of Tasing a gas-soaked biker during a botched arrest — and sparking a fire that burned more than 75% of the man’s body three years ago — has been acquitted of negligence charges. Osceola County Deputy David Crawford tackled victim Jean Barreto at a Wawa gas station after Barreto had allegedly run red lights, ridden …
Read More »Rep. Ritchie Torres ‘considering’ run for NY governor
Surprise, surprise. Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres confirmed he’s considering a run for New York governor Monday — while continuing an onslaught of attacks against fellow Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul. Torres said in a spate of appearances that he’s launching a “listening tour” across the Empire State ahead of making a decision in mid-2025 on a potential gubernatorial run and Democratic …
Read More »Unsafe construction plans threaten to topple East Village building, landlord says: ‘I thought it was falling’
These neighbors are off to a shaky start. The owner and tenants of an East Village apartment building say errors in their next-door neighbor’s construction plans could send their adjoining 125-year-old landmarked structure crashing down. Robert Proto, landlord of the 10-unit apartment building at 50 Second Ave. near New York University, told The Post he’ll have no choice but to …
Read More »Biden pardons turkeys not named Hunter at unusually somber Thanksgiving event
That turkey could be getting baked. Retiring President Biden granted a presidential reprieve Monday to poultry named “Peach” and “Blossom” at the traditional pre-Thanksgiving turkey pardon — as hard-partying two-time felon Hunter Biden, who has been at the White House since last week, is still waiting to learn if his dad will give him clemency. Biden, 82, was noticeably light …
Read More »Menendez brothers to appear in court for first time in 28 years
Eric and Lyle Menendez will appear in front of a judge Monday for their first public appearance in nearly 30 years in what could be a key step to them finally walking free. The brothers, currently serving life without the possibility of parole, are scheduled for a status hearing to consider new evidence that the 1989 shotgun murders of their …
Read More »California is losing more workers than it is gaining
Tens of thousands of professionals left California last year while fewer moved in to the state as the exorbitant cost of living as well as high taxes make it harder to retain talent. California lost nearly 87,000 professionals last year while just 69,000 relocated to the state, according to a report published by the National Association of Realtors. The data …
Read More »2-year-old migrant girl tells cops she’s come to US alone to find her parents
A tiny two-year-old migrant girl who was picked up at the US border clutching a piece of paper with a name and phone number scrawled across told cops she was there to find her parents, a tragic video shows. The child from El Salvador, clad in a bright pink jacket, was among a group of more than 200 illegal migrants …
Read More »Texas influencer gets 10 years for $60K murder-for-hire plot
A Texas influencer who hawked online courses was sentenced to 10 years in prison for trying to pay a friend to murder three people — including a business rival and someone who trashed her on social media. Ashley Grayson, 35, ran a popular Internet business from her home in Dallas, touting herself as a bestseller, an eight-figure business coach, course …
Read More »Trump’s granddaughter Kai does his iconic YMCA dance on board private jet
The new com-dancer in chief? President-elect Donald Trump’s granddaughter Kai has filmed herself re-enacting his now signature YMCA dance moves onboard his private jet. The 17-year-old shared the clip of her and her friend channeling her commander-in-chief grandpa’s iconic finger-pointing and hip-shaking steps on TikTok on Sunday. “Learned these moves from the best,” the teen golfing prodigy wrote alongside the …
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