WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats blocked a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security for the fourth time in the past month, as Transportation Security Administration agents are expected to miss their first paychecks this week. Forty-six Democrats voted Thursday against a stopgap funding bill for the beleaguered department that has been partially shut down since Feb. 14, demanding instead that individual subagencies — with the exclusion of those handling immigration enforcement — get separate spending votes. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the only Democrat to join 50 Republicans in voting to fund DHS. But that kept the bill from…
WASHINGTON — Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Thursday that US military escorts for oil tankers through the crucial Strait of Hormuz “can’t happen now” but are “quite likely” to be in place by April — as Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to keep the waterway closed as a…
Lucid unveiled a two-seater robotaxi concept without steering wheel and pedals, and launched new self-driving tech subscriptions, as the electric-vehicle maker laid out its roadmap for the technologies at an investor day event on Thursday. The unveiling deepens Lucid’s push into fully autonomous vehicles, potentially putting it in direct competition with Tesla’s Cybercab as automakers race to build a driverless future. The Elon Musk-led…
‘Blackwater’ lakes and rivers in the Congo Basin are now emitting ancient carbon into the atmosphere
Blackwater lakes and rivers in the Congo Basin are releasing ancient carbon into the atmosphere, a new study shows. Previously, scientists thought this carbon was safely stored in the surrounding peatlands, but the research reveals that’s not the case.The finding contradicts the long-held assumption that old peat carbon remains trapped…
A new trend is spreading. Well, a new trend that involves a very old pastime. Introducing: the “churn and burn,” a viral challenge that gives all new meaning to the phrase “grocery run.” It started when a couple of Oregon-based trail runners decided to test out how easily they could…
WASHINGTON — The threat to Americans from international terrorist groups is “higher now than it’s been in decades” as the war against Iran nears the end of its second week, Sen. Ted Cruz has warned. “We had four years under Joe Biden of open borders,” Cruz (R-Texas) told Fox News…
An Illinois-based Costco shopper is suing the big-box retailer for tariff refunds in a possible class-action case after President Trump’s core import taxes were overruled last month. Matthew Stockov, a Costco member, bought food, electronics, household items, small appliances and hygiene products from Costco that were imported from other countries…
The Pentagon cut ties with Anthropic because use of its artificial intelligence models would “pollute” the US military’s supply chain, a top War Department official claimed Thursday. Emil Michael, the War Department’s chief technology officer, said Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot was trained using a fundamentally different ideology from what the…
Researchers have developed a technology to invisibly transmit information disguised as background thermal radiation. Using a phenomenon called “negative light,” they transferred 100 kilobits of data per second in a way that was completely undetectable to outside observers.Most methods for concealing data during transfer involve hiding it among other data…
KILCHBERG, Switzerland — Chocolate sales are rising faster among U.S. users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs than in the rest of the population, Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Spruengli said on Tuesday, citing data that defied forecasts the drugs would reduce confectionery demand. The company said an internal study, based on February data…
There were no losers during The Judgment Day’s implosion on Monday night, despite a brief moment where there could have been. The whole segment was masterfully done as Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio’s months of simmering heat were finally brought to a boil after The Prince played a role in…
The Pussycat Dolls are back — this time as a trio! Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt announced on Thursday, March 12, that they will undertake a 53-date tour of North America, Europe and the U.K. beginning in June. The PCD Forever tour, featuring special guests Lil’ Kim and…
Cynthia Marie Franco was finally able to catch her breath as she frantically ran into her private spa studio in the Hollywood Hills, after finishing a lengthy facial at a top actor’s home, which backed up her tight schedule. “I’m coming in here like a whirlwind,” a frazzled Franco told…
President Trump has responded to Iran’s sports minister saying that his country cannot compete at this summer’s World Cup, which the US is co-hosting. “The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don’t believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own…
US stocks plummeted Thursday as oil prices hit $100 after Iran’s new supreme leader vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz blocked. The Dow Jones Industrial Average had plunged 590 points, or 1.25%, as of 11 a.m. ET Thursday while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell 1.25% and 1.7%, respectively.…
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is up to 12 billion years old and unlike anything found in our solar system, new James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) observations suggest.Comet 3I/ATLAS became a celestial celebrity last year after the interstellar visitor was discovered hurtling through our cosmic neighborhood. Not long after, online speculation suggested…
They say “Home” is where the hot is. But even in her hottest ’fit, a single bombshell struggled to garner the attention and affection of folks at Home Depot. Caroline Ricke, a lifestyle content creator, slipped into her sexiest little black dress and sauciest sandals and headed straight for the hardware hub…
In the face of a lawsuit and growing verbal attacks on the campaign trail, Rep. Eric Swalwell — the Democratic frontrunner in the California governor’s race — insists he’s kept a home in the state for nearly nine years while serving in Congress. But that would be news to Swalwell’s…
A Chinese company successfully flew a 5-ton (4,536-kilogram) electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) in a new feat for electric aircraft. Its makers at Fengfei Aviation claim it’s the largest eVTOL to ever complete a test flight.During the test flight, the V5000 aircraft lifted off in VTOL mode, switched…
Flu season might be winding down — but don’t stash the tissues just yet. A little-known respiratory virus with no vaccine or treatment has been quietly picking up steam since the start of winter, helping drive a wave of illnesses across the country. Wastewater surveillance, which tracks pathogens in sewage…
Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee was living it up during a recent trip to Turks and Caicos for her birthday, as seen in her latest TikTok videos. Lee, who turned 23 on Monday, is seen dancing while sunbathing at a gorgeous oceanfront property with her friends, Emily Ha and Erica…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Gisele Bündchen has long been the poster child for effortless beauty, known for her glowing skin, barely-there makeup and naturally long lashes. One of the products helping create that signature…
“Hippie” bonobos are just as aggressive as “warrior” chimpanzees, according to a new study. However, the findings also reveal some key details about which sex is instigating the aggression. Bonobo females were more likely to attack males, while male chimps were more aggressive towards females. Female-on-female aggression in both species,…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Big Ten tournament progresses into the second round on Thursday with the top-four seeded teams awaiting the winners in the quarterfinals. March Madness is…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Kris Jenner has gone through a bit of a transformation in recent years — and I’m not talking about her facelift. The mogul also experienced significant hair growth thanks to…
The Trump administration is suing California over a de facto fuel economy rule that it believes the state is using to an enact a pseudo electric vehicle mandate, The California Post has learned. The Department of Justice filed the lawsuit Thursday on behalf of the National Highway Traffic Safety…
The Gulf Stream holds tantalizing clues about when other key Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse due to climate change, a new study finds.Originating in the Gulf of Mexico and leaving the U.S. East Coast near Cape Hatteras in North Carolina, the Gulf Stream is a branch of the Atlantic Meridional…
Are you compromising your undercarriage? TikTok influencers are raving about what they say is an ideal natural lubricant, but experts warn that it can actually wreak havoc on your vaginal microbiome. And if you’re trying to avoid pregnancy and STDs, beware — it can make condoms less effective, too. Coconut…
Alex Pereira is going for the UFC triple crown*. Why the asterisk for MMA’s No. 1 light heavyweight in the world, whose already been the No. 1 middleweight in the world — and No. 1 in both divisions in Glory Kickboxing — as he takes on the unprecedented task of…
Rebecca Gayheart has revealed that her family is in a “state of shock” following her husband Eric Dane’s death at age 53 following a battle with ALS. “I just want to thank everybody for being so kind to us during the last couple of years,” Gayheart, 54, told Variety in…
There are numerous examples of artificial intelligence (AI) systems’ hallucinating and the effects of these incidents. But a new study highlights the potential dangers of the reverse: humans hallucinating with AI because it tends to affirm our delusions.Generative AI systems, such as ChatGPT and Grok, generate content that responds to…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The spotlight at The PLAYERS Championship shifts to a volatile matchup landscape as the field arrives at TPC Sawgrass with both No. 1 Scottie…
General Hospital star Kate Mansi has revealed how her stepfather stepped in to save her life when an 11-centimeter mass was discovered in her abdomen. “He did a surgery that ended up saving my life,” Mansi, 38, told People in an interview published on Wednesday, March 11. Mansi — who…
WASHINGTON — One of the co-executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate testified before a congressional panel Wednesday that the deceased sex criminal had at least five wealthy clients that paid him for various financial services, according to a House Republican lawmaker. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) told reporters Richard Kahn confirmed…
Are you suddenly being inundated with calls about a loan you never applied for? You’re not alone. Annoying fraud calls from personal info-seeking scammers posing as processing reps, usually promising large sums of money, have reportedly been increasing of late — and it’s getting on everyone’s nerves. Chalk up the scummy…
Earlier this month an artificial intelligence (AI) startup announced that their AI agent had confirmed a proof of two cases of the devilishly challenging “higher dimensional sphere-packing problem.” In 2022, the proofs earned Ukrainian mathematician Maryna Viazovska a Fields Medal, one of the most prestigious prizes in math.This was a…
Shots like Ozempic are curbing ‘drug noise’ for addicts — so when will they be covered by insurance?
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have long helped people eat less — now, they’re showing promise in helping people crave less. A new analysis of records from over 600,000 diabetic veterans found that GLP-1 use significantly cut the number of overdoses, suicide attempts, drug-related emergency room visits and subsequent hospitalizations. “GLP-1…
The discourse has gone on for two seasons now. But it doesn’t exactly match reality. Is Jalen Brunson-Mikal Bridges-OG Anunoby-Josh Hart-Karl-Anthony Towns the Knicks’ best starting lineup? Or should they make a change heading into the playoffs? It is regularly the biggest source of debate among Knicks fans, at least…
Bravo star Caroline Stanbury has insisted that she feels “safer” leaving the U.S. to return home to Dubai amid the Iran War. “I mean, I just want to put it into perspective as well, actually,” Stanbury, 49, told PageSix’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” podcast in an interview recorded on Friday, March 6.…
Dr. Mehmet Oz rushed to help after a woman collapsed during President Donald Trump’s speech in Kentucky on Wednesday. About halfway through Trump’s remarks at Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, an older woman behind the president’s riser appeared to need medical attention, prompting Trump to ask the crowd, “Do we have…
Thousands of sun “twins” spotted by a space telescope could shed new light on how our star came to host at least one life-friendly world — and a big stellar migration was involved.Researchers used data from the now-retired Gaia space telescope, a European Space Agency observatory that charted the movements…
MIAMI — Caitlin Clark grew up watching the greatness of Maya Moore, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi dominate the global stage with USA Basketball. She imagined one day following in their footsteps and representing the red, white and blue in international competitions. So before Clark took the practice court in…
Love Is Blind star Devonta Anderson had some big news to share at the season 10 reunion. “I wanted to go into this to be a husband and a father, those were two of the most important things for me,” Devonta, 32, said during the reunion, which dropped Wednesday, March…
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