The dog found dead alongside Gene Hackman and his wife likely died from a lack of food and water … according to an animal control agency in New Mexico.

Gene and Betsy Arakawa‘s kelpie mix, Zinna, likely died from dehydration and starvation … according to a necropsy obtained by The Associated Press.

The report says the Santa Fe County animal control agency noted the dog’s stomach was empty aside from small amounts of bile and hair.

As we reported … Gene’s official cause of death is heart disease and advanced Alzheimer’s … and Betsy died after contracting Hantavirus, a rare virus spread by rats and mice.

President Trump took a shot from the media … as in, a reporter hit him in the face with their microphone … and it’s all on video.

POTUS was talking to media Friday afternoon at Joint Base Andrews when a boom mic made contact with his face and shoulder.

Trump raised his eyebrows and then ignored an important question about the situation in Gaza, instead focusing on the mic moment.

Kim Kardashian knows how to turn on humans … and now she’s trying out her seductive ways with a robot — which appears to be overheating — in her latest photo shoot.

KK is re-igniting the spark by posting a brand-new look from photos taken last November –  when we previously reported that she was connecting with a new cyborg companion – and the photos are cheekier than ever!!!

The SKIMS owner enjoys a sensual cuddle on Malibu beach … prior to the devastating Pacific Palisades Fires … fueling rumors that her new boo is a buff bot. This hunk of metal gets a mean Tesla tan while checking out his babe from the back – as she poses poolside in some skin-tight lacy leggings. Check out the moment captured when her bionic bud takes hold of the camera as they pose for a selfie.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen her posted up with this steel stud … but the couple looks much more connected than before … so she must be in her feels after sharing details all about her previous relationships on the newest episode of “The Kardashians.”