• Trump pushes his business favorites in search of TikTok deal

    Trump pushes his business favorites in search of TikTok deal

    For a guy who has pushed massive deregulation, President Trump certainly likes to insert himself into the business world on a granular basis. He ridicules Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos as “Jeff Bozo” and threatens the company’s contracts with the federal government — not because Amazon does a poor job, but because Bezos owns The Washington …
  • MLB fans’ reaction to Jacob Blake boycotts says it all

    MLB fans’ reaction to Jacob Blake boycotts says it all

    As always, follow the money! Forgive my insensitivity, but what happened Thursday night at Citi Field was easier done than said because it was a matter of money. In this case, not much of it was at stake. And every person at or near the top of sports who publicly declares his or her support …
  • Congressional Candidate Praised by DCCC Chairwoman Asked ‘Is It Open Season?’ on Killing Trump Admin. Officials

    Congressional Candidate Praised by DCCC Chairwoman Asked ‘Is It Open Season?’ on Killing Trump Admin. Officials

    The Democratic challenger to Representative Brian Mast (R., Fla.) wondered if it was “open season” on Trump administration officials in a June social media post. The race between Mast and Pam Keith for Florida’s 18th district is now considered a toss up by the Niskanen Center. The district has swung Republican since 2016, however Keith …
  • Libbie Mugrabi and ‘Mighty Ducks’ star Brock Pierce hit the Hamptons

    Libbie Mugrabi and ‘Mighty Ducks’ star Brock Pierce hit the Hamptons

    Hamptons tongues are wagging that Libbie Mugrabi — who’s settling her once-bitter divorce with billionaire art scion David Mugrabi — has hit the area with Brock Pierce, the bitcoin billionaire and former child star who’s running for president. Sources told us that Libbie was by Pierce’s side at the invitation-only 1640 Society forum and cocktail …
  • Goya family furious over CEO Robert Unanue’s latest Trump plans

    Goya family furious over CEO Robert Unanue’s latest Trump plans

    Members of the family that owns Goya Foods went ballistic this week when they discovered CEO Bob Unanue was going to speak at the Republican National Convention, saying he never ran his plan to stump for Trump past the board of directors, The Post has learned. Third-generation owners of the Spanish-foods empire say they learned …
  • Fox developing ‘The X-Files’ animated comedy spin-off

    Fox developing ‘The X-Files’ animated comedy spin-off

    “The X-Files” is getting its own animated comedy spin-off. Fox is developing “The X-Files: Albuquerque” from Rocky Russo and Jeremy Sosenko, writers of Comedy Central’s “Brickleberry.” The new iteration is an animated series about an office full of misfit agents who investigate the X-Files cases too wacky, ridiculous or downright dopey for Mulder & Scully …
  • TikTok influencers fear taking ‘big hit’ amid Trump app ban

    TikTok influencers fear taking ‘big hit’ amid Trump app ban

    In a luxury mansion in the Hollywood Hills, young TikTok influencers bounced around on a bright sunny morning this week trying out new ideas for zany short-form videos that they hope will go viral. They’re also feeling concerned about their future. Kids Next Door LA is one of a number of TikTok houses set up …
  • NYSE relaxes fundraising rules in troubled IPO market

    NYSE relaxes fundraising rules in troubled IPO market

    Even The Big Board appears to agree that the IPO business is in trouble. After turning down a similar rule change in December, the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday OK’d an application from the New York Stock Exchange to change how direct listings can be done on the country’s largest ticker temple. Companies looking …
  • Boeing CEO pledges a 20 percent increase in black employees

    Boeing CEO pledges a 20 percent increase in black employees

    Boeing is seeking to increase black US employees throughout the company by 20 percent and mandate benchmarks for hiring people of color, Chief Executive Dave Calhoun told employees in a memo on Friday reviewed by Reuters. US corporations have become more responsive to complaints related to racial equality following a summer of sweeping anti-racism protests …
  • Musicians perform for ants after COVID-19 cancels festivals

    Musicians perform for ants after COVID-19 cancels festivals

    This concert is fit for a queen  . . . ant. The show will go on for 11 obscure music festivals this summer despite the dangers of COVID-19. Just how? The only attendees will be teeny tiny ants. Aptly dubbed Antyfest, the musical performances — played by musicians from their own homes — are streamed via iPad to …