New York Post to launch a version of the rightwing tabloid in California in 2026

Murdoch family’s News Corp will bring a version of the NYC paper to LA with daily newspaper called the California Post

News Corp, part of the Murdoch family media empire, has announced it will bring a version of the brash rightwing New York City tabloid the New York Post to California in early 2026 with the launch of a daily Los Angeles-based newspaper called the California Post.

According to New York Post Media Group – a News Corp subsidiary and home of New York’s biggest tabloid, as well as Page Six, and Decider – the California Post will look and feel similar to its New York counterpart, delivering reporting, sports coverage and celebrity gossip from a California perspective.

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Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump

The redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the US House of Representatives.

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Manhunt intensifies for Montana bar shooting suspect as four victims named

Police say the suspect was "a regular" at the bar where he opened fire, and that a bartender and three patrons were among the victims.

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Ukraine officials held in military drone corruption probe

The arrests come just two days after Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies had their independence restored.

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US Boeing defense workers slated to strike after rejecting latest offer

Over 3,200 union machinists around St Louis expected to strike at midnight on Monday as they seek new contract

More than 3,200 unionized workers who assemble Boeing’s fighter jets in the St Louis area rejected Boeing’s latest offer on Sunday and will strike at midnight on Monday, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union said.

“IAM District 837 members ... deserve a contract that reflects their skill, dedication, and the critical role they play in our nation’s defense,” the union’s business representative, Tom Boelling, said.

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Murder inquiry begins after teenager stabbed in ‘targeted attack’ in Bury

Nineteen-year-old stabbed several times in a car park and Greater Manchester police are appealing for information

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a teenager died in Greater Manchester in a “targeted attack”, police have said.

The 19-year-old sustained several stab wounds and died later from his injuries.

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Federal agency opens inquiry into ex-special counsel Jack Smith over Trump investigations

Smith led investigations into Trump’s part in the January 6 Capitol attack and the mishandling of classified documents

The US office of special counsel, an independent federal agency, confirmed to NBC News on Saturday that it is investigating former Department of Justice prosecutor Jack Smith for possible violations of the Hatch Act.

Smith led investigations into Donald Trump’s part in January 6 US Capitol riot and alleged mishandling of classified documents.

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Chess grandmaster Carlsen wins at Esports World Cup

World number one Magnus Carlsen takes home $250,000 (£188,000) for winning the online competition.

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Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price

The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour

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Trump administration reportedly suspends $200m in grants to UCLA

University chancellor said ‘life-saving research’ will be defunded as Trump’s academic crackdown continues

The Trump administration is suspending some research grants to the University of California, Los Angeles, claiming “antisemitism and bias”, the school announced in a statement on Thursday.

“UCLA received a notice that the federal government, through its control of the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other agencies, is suspending certain research funding to UCLA,” Julio Frenk, the university chancellor, said in a letter to the campus. The move means “life-saving research” will be defunded, he said.

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