French fries and bacon are the two stubborn cravings that Dr. Evan Shlofmitz, an interventional cardiologist with Catholic Health, hears about most often from patients struggling to kick unhealthy habits. And that’s a big problem because both foods have high levels of saturated fat, sodium and trans fats, which increase LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, raise blood pressure and contribute to plaque buildup in arteries. You don’t have to give up bacon and fries entirely, Shlofmitz said, but occasionally swapping them for healthier foods or changing the way you prepare them can benefit your heart. “Air frying still [allows for] foods that taste…
BOSTON — The results went up and the stuff went down on a night Luis Gil made a case he should not go anywhere. The right-hander was excellent in the box score — 6 ¹/₃ scoreless innings in which he let up just two hits and three walks — and…
Kaitlyn Bristowe has set the record straight on rumors of a feud with Jessi Draper. After speculation of a clash between the former Bachelorette, 40, and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, 33, began circulating online, Kaitlyn took to Instagram on Tuesday, April 21, to clear things up with…
Anneli Maley had just three days between returning from a short stint playing in China and heading off to New York for the Liberty’s training camp. The Australian guard had a chance between obligations to play in a game for the Perth Redbacks of the NBL1. She almost decided to…
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives will continue after Taylor Frankie Paul and ex Dakota Mortensen’s domestic abuse investigation caused an abrupt hiatus. The Hulu series is set to resume production on season 5, Us Weekly can confirm. No other details — including who will be involved in the series…
ALBANY – President Trump made a blockbuster endorsement Tuesday in the GOP primary race to succeed North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY). The president threw his weight behind ally Anthony Constantino, an eccentric upstate entrepreneur running against state Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R-Montgomery) in the June primary. “It is my Great…
The Rockets had their best player back in the lineup against the Lakers on Tuesday night after he sat out of Saturday’s Game 1. But even with Kevin Durant available and having a hot start, Game 2 played out similarly to the playoffs series-opener, with the Lakers beating the Rockets…
Dutton Ranch‘s Morgan Wade isn’t the only country singer to make the transition to scripted TV roles. Jelly Roll played a scene-stealing character on season 3 of Fire Country, marking his acting debut. Fire Country star — and executive producer — Max Thieriot later told Us Weekly that he “reached…
Former President Barack Obama was slammed on social media Tuesday for suggesting the aggressive gerrymander of Virginia’s congressional districts will be good for democracy. “Congratulations, Virginia!” Obama wrote on X, shortly after voters narrowly approved a redistricting plan expected to give Democrats control of all but one of the state’s…
The Mets fans who showed up to Citi Field on Tuesday night were none too happy when they walked out of the Queens ballpark, and they voiced their frustration throughout a disastrous night. The Mets lost to the Twins 5-3 after holding a three-run lead over the Twins for their…
Elizabeth Smart is continuing to take back her power after being abducted as a teen — but her latest source of self-love may seem a bit unconventional to some. Smart, 38, showed off her chiseled abs and bikini body in honor of her new passion for body building via Instagram…
A California Democrat who was floundering in the single digits just days ago has suddenly become the new favorite in the governor’s race — as he racks up endorsements from establishment allies. Xavier Becerra, a former state attorney general and Health and Human Services chief under President Joe Biden, surged to…
This free agency period was different for Rebecca Allen than previous ones. Not only because it was condensed to such a short window, but also because the former Liberty guard/forward knew exactly what she wanted to do. “I was very clear,” Allen recalled Tuesday. “I had a narrow sort of,…
Unexpected star Bella Vaughn’s mother, Falen Vaughn, was arrested on Monday, April 20, in Arkansas, Us Weekly can confirm. Falen is facing charges of obstructing governmental operations and disorderly conduct, according to a police report obtained by Us on Tuesday, April 21. Both charges are misdemeanors. Falen was booked on…
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that a grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center for making fraudulent payments of millions of dollars to members of the Ku Klux Klan and other neo-Nazi organizations. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said at a news conference that the 11-count…
PITTSBURGH — A familiar face was on hand when the Rams opened the on-field phase of their offseason program on Monday. Puka Nacua, their star wide receiver, is taking part in the program after entering a rehabilitation facility last month. Rams coach Sean McVay said Nacua will be a full…
A Forbes article about the recent mass shooting that left eight children dead invited readers to play the odds on whether the tragedy would lead to new gun control laws — igniting a firestorm online. The news site published a story Monday detailing the rampage, in which a 31-year-old Louisiana…
Victor Wembanyama took a hard fall and has been placed in concussion protocol, ruling him out for the rest of Game 2 of the Spurs’ opening round series with the Trail Blazers. The Spurs’ big man and the NBA’s first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year attempted a move to…
UPDATE 4/21/26 at 4:38 p.m. ET — Ben Williamson, assistant director for public affairs at the FBI, has responded to ABC News’ report that potentially critical DNA has been recovered at Nancy Guthrie’s home. “Still receiving inquiries on this: this is not new evidence or information,” he wrote via X…
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s status as bestselling author is officially in doubt. Revelations his PAC, Campaign for Democracy, spent $1.6 million buying up copies of his book, has led to the New York Times slapping an asterisk on the ranking of his memoir, noting bulk purchases. Newsom’s listing “Young Man in…
JetBlue is denying it uses personal data to jack up fares after a grieving traveler’s complaint about a $230 price spike for a funeral trip exploded online. The airline said a now-deleted social media post advising the customer to clear browser cache and cookies was wrong — and fueled confusion…
The most tangible glimmer of hope for the Mets on Monday occurred hours before they attempted to snap an 11-game losing streak. Juan Soto, out since early April, sprinted from home to first base, then from first to third before running from second to home, simulating different baserunning scenarios. Meanwhile,…
Denise Richards and Patrick Muldoon shared a bond spanning more than three decades before his sudden death in April 2026 at age 57 following a heart attack. Through short-lived romance in the ’90s, a deep friendship and a reality TV reunion, Richards never held back about what the man she…
Virginia voters narrowly approved a hotly-contested redistricting referendum Tuesday that could have massive implications for which party controls the House of the Representatives after the 2026 midterm elections. The aggressive gerrymandering measure, which could net Democrats four congressional seats, passed in a 50% to 49% vote. The referendum is expected…
The Gates Foundation is cutting up to 500 jobs, or roughly 20% of its staff, over the next several years and has opened an external review of its engagement with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing an email the philanthropic group sent…
A day after Wagner named a new men’s head basketball coach, Donald Copeland spoke out for the first time since allegations of mistreatment of players became public last November. Copeland was suspended by Wagner, as revealed by The Post’s Zach Braziller, while the university investigated allegations of verbally abusing players…
After the Indiana Fever sustained a disappointing 24-20 season in 2025, star guard Caitlin Clark is giving fans a much-needed — and promising — health update. “I’m a person that doesn’t want to sit out a single rep, like I want to be in there every single time,” Clark, 24,…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave a terse response when asked about a former staffer’s congressional bid — refusing to engage on the name-dropping former aide, Saikat Chakrabarti, who’s splashed the Dem darling’s face all over his campaign ads. Ocasio-Cortez was ambushed Monday by a reporter for DropSite who offered her a chance to…
Hamptons residents are mourning the end of a beloved local institution. Estia’s Little Kitchen. The unassuming Mexican-style diner will be replaced by an outpost of a smoothie empire best known for its $40 acai bowl, the latest chain shop to infringe upon the area’s charm. For nearly the past three…
The question was about possibly trading back in the first round of the draft and John Harbaugh was bullish on the idea — to a point. “I think there is no way you could ever say ‘Oh, no, we would never do that,’” Harbaugh said. “There might be a player…
Summer House’s KJ Dillard is calling out costar West Wilson’s latest claims about reaching out to his castmates and not getting replies amid his romance with Amanda Batula. “I’m checking my text messages, but I never received anything,” KJ, 28, claimed via Threads on Monday, April 20. “The truth hurts,…
President Trump offered a bit of support on social media Monday for embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has faced calls to resign over his appointment of a friend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as ambassador to the US. Starmer insisted to lawmakers in the House of Commons…
Californians who found themselves financially struggling in the state are leaving for much greener pastures, setting up their lives and their families in other states where they’re now thriving. The residents fleeing CA are poorer inhabitants finding it hard to maintain their quality of life in the increasingly unaffordable state…
Dick Gould has been around Stanford sports long enough as a tennis player and coach — a remarkable run of seven decades — that he clearly remembers some down years for the university’s sports programs. He heard the excuses by coaches and student-athletes back in the day of “we just…
A former school counselor from North Carolina broke down in tears as she learned her fate after she pleaded guilty to having sex with a minor student. Jessica Finley, who previously worked as a counselor and volleyball coach at McDowell High School in Marion, was sentenced to serve a maximum…
An anti-billionaire group founded by far-left U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) said this week it endorses Democrat Tom Steyer — a billionaire — to be governor of California, sparking accusations of hypocrisy. The group Our Revolution defended its endorsement of Steyer, who amassed a $2.4 billion estimated fortune in the private…
Red Lobster is bringing back its famous “Endless Shrimp” promotion starting Monday, marking a surprising revival of one of its most recognizable all-you-can-eat offerings. The deal will return for a limited time at select locations, the company said. One Red Lobster location told FOX Business that the new offering will be…
Where there’s fire … there’s smoke. An 87-year-old man went to the emergency room for shortness of breath after inhaling thick smoke from a forest fire over several hours. What came next was something out of a sci-fi movie: thick, black, branch-like plugs were observed in the unidentified patient’s windpipe…
The flailing Mets are turning to Christian Scott to help turn around their season, with the right-hander scheduled to start on Thursday against the Twins in his return to the majors following 2024 Tommy John surgery. Carlos Mendoza added that struggling lefty David Peterson will remain in the bullpen, although…
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WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy touted some of the first successes of a massive, multibillion-dollar air traffic system modernization effort during a summit at department headquarters in Washington, DC, on Tuesday. Thousands of outdated telecommunications equipment like radios and phones are being swapped for brand-new models. Hundreds of radars…
Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh denied that President Trump demanded he lower interest rates in a heated Senate hearing Tuesday. Asked whether Trump pressured him to commit to interest-rate cuts, the 56-year-old financier said: “He didn’t ask for it, he didn’t demand it, he didn’t require it and nor would…
If it feels like we’ve been breaking down this draft for the Jets since October, that’s because we have. Once the Jets started 0-7 last season, fans and media started thinking about this week’s NFL draft and what the Jets might do to fix the team. When they traded Sauce…
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