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Hotels for the history books: These old-school inns are filled with American mythology
This summer, Americans from sea to shining sea (and everywhere in between) are embracing our nation’s history. And if you’re searching for a stay in the heart of America the Beautiful, look no further than a truly old-school inn. From major political milestones to pop culture moments, hotels have seen it all, and the National…
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Taylor Swift has enlisted help of one of her favorite NYC restaurants for Travis Kelce wedding
She knows places. Taylor Swift has enlisted the help of Sartiano’s, one of her favorite New York City restaurants, for her and Travis Kelce’s wedding. A truck for the Big Apple’s Mercer Hotel eatery was spotted outside of Madison Square Garden Wednesday night, in photos obtained by Page Six. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (pictured above…
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NBCUniversal spin marks new era of Hollywood moguls
Decades of Hollywood empire-building ended with a quake in 2017 when Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch decided to sell much of his Fox entertainment holdings amid the rise of Netflix and other tech giants. This week, another titan who has been instrumental in shaping American media and telecommunications began to unwind his Hollywood holdings. Brian…
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The Supreme Court failed the test posed by Trump
Even before President Trump returned to office, the Supreme Court had further empowered him like no president before, by agreeing two years ago in Trump vs. United States that presidents have near-absolute immunity from criminal liability for acts in office. Perhaps it’s this shiny new stay-out-of-jail-free card that’s emboldened Trump 2.0 to act so brazenly…
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Is ‘Universal Basic Capital’ the Solution to AI Job Loss?
Under one plausible theory of technological development, artificial intelligence will turn the economy into a dystopian split screen. As AI becomes capable of replacing an ever larger share of human work, the companies selling it will grow astronomically, turning a handful of investors and technologists into the richest individuals in human history while creating a…
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Who should keep sidewalks passable? Denver solved the dilemma
Let’s say you drive over a pothole in front of your house in Denver and call the city. They come fix it within a few days. Problem solved. Now let’s say the problem is the sidewalk in front of your house. You call the city again. Until recently, city staff would have pointed you to…
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The world’s oceans just broke a disturbing record
This story originally appeared in The Guardian and is republished here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Temperatures on the ocean surface have hit a record high, raising fears of another burst of extreme heat this summer. On June 21, temperatures outside the polar regions exceeded the extraordinary highs observed at the same time…
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First and only foreign-born treasurer in US history stands as proof of the American Dream: ‘Look at me’
Through July 4, The Post, in conjunction with the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, is featuring US citizens explaining what the American dream means to them in 2026 — including Rosario Marin, the 41st treasurer of the United States. Marin, who served in the role under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2003,…
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How Trump Helped China Make America’s Cheapest EV
Everyone’s worried about affordability right now, including the companies that make cars. Especially the companies that make electric cars, which cost an average of $55,000. That makes America’s newest and cheapest electric truck a welcome addition to the market—and an odd duck. Officially unveiled last week, the small, modular offering from Michigan-based automaking upstart Slate…
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Some grieving people seek comfort in AI videos of deceased loved ones
When he wanted to give a gift to his father who sacrificed much to raise him as a single parent, Lee Geon Hui settled on an unusual idea: an AI-animated video message from his late grandfather, whom his father misses dearly. Lee wrote a message and hired the Seoul-based tech company Vaice in December to…