Pete Hegseth scolds reporter who interrupted him at Pentagon press briefing on Iran cease-fire: ‘Why are you so rude?’

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth rebuked a reporter mid-briefing Wednesday at the Pentagon after she interrupted as he was calling on another journalist, telling her to “just wait” before continuing with questions on Iran and the US-brokered cease-fire. During the exchange, Hegseth had just finished answering questions about Iran’s nuclear capabilities and what he described as a “new regime” dynamic when he turned to recognize another reporter. Then a separate question was shouted from the room. “Excuse me, why are you so rude? Just wait. I’m calling on people,” Hegseth said, pausing the briefing to address the interruption. “Thank you.” He…

Delta scraps capacity growth plans as fuel price surge drives up costs

Delta Air Lines on Wednesday forecast second-quarter profit below expectations and said it would pull all planned capacity growth from the June quarter as soaring jet fuel prices driven by the Iran war squeeze margins. The move will reduce supply by about 3.5 percentage points from the original plan. The Atlanta-based carrier…

NYT reporter says he solved mystery of bitcoin founder’s identity

A New York Times reporter claims he’s cracked one of tech’s biggest mysteries by unearthing the real identity of Bitcoin’s elusive founder Satoshi Nakamoto — but the man he fingered flatly denies it. Times journo John Carreyrou on Wednesday named Adam Back, a 55-year-old British computer scientist and cryptographer, as…

How to see Comet PanSTARRS as it brightens in the night sky this week

An incoming comet could provide one of the year’s most exciting skywatching events, but only for early risers.The comet, named C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS), is currently brightening in the night sky, getting comet hunters excited for its closest approaches to Earth and the sun. The spectacle comes shortly after the unrelated…

How your relationship status impacts your cancer risk: study

Your love life could be affecting more than just your heart. A sweeping new study compared people who are or have been married with those who’ve never tied the knot and found one group faces a much higher lifetime risk of cancer. “It’s a clear and powerful signal that some…

Draymond Green ‘not excited’ about Warriors’ date with play-in tournament

SAN FRANCISCO — The play-in tournament officially awaits the Warriors, who locked their spot in as the Western Conference’s final entrant with Tuesday night’s results. “It’s not exciting,” Draymond Green reacted, bluntly. This was hardly news for a team that has more or less known its position for the better…

How Mike Malone’s volleyball star daughter convinced him to join her at UNC

Mike Malone initially didn’t have any interest in the North Carolina men’s basketball coach opening. During his introductory press conference Tuesday in Chapel Hill, Malone recalled one quick phone call with his daughter Bridget, a 6-foot-1 freshman volleyball player at UNC, that swayed him. “My daughter Bridget, she said, ‘Dad I…

Trump announces huge tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons

WASHINGTON — President Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose massive 50% tariffs on countries sending military firepower to Iran, putting Russia and China on notice. “A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of America, 50%, effective…

‘In every continent where humans are present, water bankruptcy is manifesting itself’: Exiled Iranian scientist Kaveh Madani on our desperate need to preserve our most precious resource

Humans are depleting Earth’s fresh water at a dizzying rate by pumping groundwater and sucking rivers dry. Continents are losing enough water each year to meet the needs of 280 million people. And in January, a report from the United Nations warned that the world is entering an era of…

Should the Lakers ride LeBron James or rest him?

April basketball doesn’t care about sentiment. It doesn’t reward nostalgia. But it does punish miscalculation.  And right now, the Lakers are staring down the most dangerous temptation of all — asking LeBron James to dust off his cape and become Superman once again. But at 41 years old, the math…

The personality trait that lowers your risk of dementia: study

An estimated 42% of Americans over the age of 55 are expected to develop dementia at some point, but there’s a bright side to that dark statistic. Researchers from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health are adding to growing evidence that one particular personality trait can lower…

Republicans dash Dem hopes of upset in race for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s old seat

WASHINGTON — Republicans dashed Democratic hopes of scoring an upset victory and flipping former firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s old congressional seat Tuesday. Republican hopeful Clay Fuller, a former prosecutor who did a stint in the Air National Guard, easily defeated retired Army brigadier general Shawn Harris in a closely watched…

Thinking about cashing out your 401(k) to pay the IRS? Read this first

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. No matter the state of the economy, getting a surprise tax bill in the mail is one of the quickest ways to trigger a full-blown panic attack.  It’s completely…

Yankees’ new-look bullpen bounces back after Marlins debacle

There’s no telling if this new-look Yankees bullpen is good enough — at least not yet. After some promising signs, the combination of Jake Bird and Ryan Yarbrough had a nightmarish eighth inning in Sunday’s loss to Miami. But in Tuesday’s 5-3 win over the A’s, four relievers — including…

California lawmaker sues Sacramento police over false DUI arrest

A California lawmaker is suing Sacramento police for falsely accusing her of driving under the influence, saying the case may have been motivated by her tough-on-cops legislation or possibly because she is Latina and LGBTQ+. State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city of Sacramento…

‘Parks and Recreation’ Cast: Where Are They Now?

The Parks and Recreation cast filled homes with laughs and love during its seven-season run on NBC, but since the show ended, fans have still been able to see their favorite faces from the group in a slew of high-profile projects. Amy Poehler (Leslie Knope), Nick Offerman (Ron Swanson), Aziz…

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