Tucker Carlson says he, staff were detained in Israel after interview with US Ambassador

Tucker Carlson claimed that he and his staff were detained by Israeli authorities at an airport after he traveled there to interview US Ambassador Mike Huckabee. “Men who identified themselves as airport security took our passports, hauled our executive producer into a side room and then demanded to know what we spoke to Ambassador Huckabee about,” the podcaster and ex Fox News host said in a statement to The Post. “It was bizarre. We’re now out of the country.” When he arrived, Carlson posted a picture of himself and his business partner, Neil Patel, in front of the Ben Gurion…

Education Department scraps Biden-era race-based rules for doctoral degree grants

WASHINGTON — The Education Department has agreed not to enforce Biden-era rules in a federal grant program aimed at growing the number of underrepresented students obtaining doctoral degrees. The guidelines for the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program had prompted a lawsuit from the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty…

Yes to the dress: These standout bridal trends are turning heads

Every April and October, dress designers from around the world come to New York to display their new designs at the Bridal Market show. Esther Lee, editorial director at the Knot, said their editors saw over 1,000 new gowns, all of which will be in bridal salons starting this month.…

Minnesota school taught eighth-grade geography class ICE uses ‘tricky & violent tactics’: docs

WASHINGTON — A Minnesota middle school taught eighth-graders that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are using “tricky & violent tactics” to harass and arrest thousands of “legal immigrants,” according to documents released this week by a conservative education group. Defending Education published excerpts from a PowerPoint slideshow that revealed…

Canada survives Olympic hockey scare with thrilling overtime win over Czechia

MILAN — This was an Olympic battle for the ages, and the likely titan prevailed. Canada emerged from an all-time quarterfinal clash against Czechia with a 4-3 overtime win after Mitch Marner scored the winner Wednesday night at Santagiulia Arena. The victory sends the Canadians to the semifinals, where their…

Pope turns down offer to join Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace

WASHINGTON — Pope Leo XIV is peacing out of President Trump’s offer. The Holy See turned down Trump’s invitation to join his Board of Peace for the beleaguered Gaza Strip due to fears that the panel would undermine the role of the United Nations. “There are points that leave us…

Wendy’s shares soar 15% after billionaire Nelson Peltz says stock is undervalued

Activist investor Nelson Peltz said in an SEC filing on Wednesday that the fast-food chain Wendy’s stock is currently undervalued, sending its shares up about 15%. According to the filing, Peltz’s Trian Fund Management has spoken with possible financing sources, co‑investors, and strategic partners about potential deals including an acquisition or other major transactions…

Republican Steve Hilton rockets to lead in California governor’s race

Republican Steve Hilton has opened up a surprise lead in the California governors race, according to a new poll. The Fox News contributor and staunch critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom is leading the crowded field, with 17% support, according to the Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics survey. Democratic Rep. Eric…

Kyrie Irving’s latest health update bad news for Mavericks

It will be another several months before Mavericks fans see Kyrie Irving on the hardwood again. The Dallas point guard will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season as he continues to recover from an ACL tear, the team announced on Wednesday morning. Irving sustained the injury in his left…

Trump adviser slams NY Fed tariff study: ‘Worst paper I’ve ever seen’

Kevin Hassett, a top economic adviser to President Trump, on Wednesday said those behind a New York Federal Reserve research paper that argued the costs of tariffs are borne mostly by Americans should be punished for what he described as shoddy scholarship. “The paper is an embarrassment,” Hassett said in a CNBC interview. “It’s, I…

FDA reverses decision not to review Moderna’s new flu vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration has reversed its decision not to review a new flu vaccine from Moderna, the pharmaceutical company said Wednesday. Last week, the FDA sent a missive to Moderna refusing to review its new shot, saying its application did not contain adequate research – leaving the company’s…

San Francisco will host an NFL regular season game in Mexico City

At this point, the 49ers might want to get bigger suitcases. After it had been reported that the 49ers and Rams would be playing in the NFL’s first-ever game in Australia — date to be determined but most are predicting week 1 — news broke Wednesday morning that the trip…

IQAir Atem Earth air purifier review: Elegant and eco-friendly

Why you can trust Live Science Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best ones for you. Find out more about how we test. Air purifiers can make a whole lot of difference to the air quality indoors and are particularly…

Popular hair growth supplement can mess with cancer treatment, doc warns

B-ware of B7? As if battling cancer wasn’t difficult enough, many patients lose their hair — especially if they are undergoing chemotherapy. These patients have increasingly turned to biotin, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H, to boost their hair growth and thickness. Now, an oncodermatologist at The Ohio State…

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