White House warns Iran it’d be ‘very wise’ to cut a deal now — as Tehran teams up with Moscow for naval drills

WASHINGTON — A defiant Iran has teamed up with fellow anti-West rogue nation Russia for a series of naval drills in the critical oil chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman — despite the Trump administration warning Tehran it’d be “very wise” to cut a deal now. Russia and Iran have held joint naval exercises annually since 2019, but this time they come amid a growing American military buildup in the region and possible strikes. The drills are intended to “prevent any unilateral action in the region,” Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hassan Maqsudlu told reporters, RadioFreeEurope…

China tests world’s first megawatt-class flying wind turbine — it generated enough energy to power a house for 2 weeks

China’s megawatt-class airborne wind power system, has completed its first flight – YouTube Watch On A Chinese energy firm has successfully tested an experimental blimp-like wind turbine capable of generating energy in the skies above cities and inland communities.Developed by Beijing Linyi Yunchuan Energy Technology, the S2000 airborne wind energy…

PFL CEO John Martin fighting for better future of MMA organization

The Venn diagram of top executives and amateur mixed martial artists doesn’t feature much crossover, but Professional Fighters League can count its CEO in that middle overlapping area. “I wasn’t that great as a fighter,” John Martin, who took the helm of the MMA promotion last July, conceded Wednesday to…

What is frozen shoulder? The weird menopause symptom everyone’s talking about

Menopause symptoms can be a lot to shoulder — hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats and weight gain are just a few. There’s also a lesser-known side effect of menopause. Frozen shoulder, medically known as adhesive capsulitis, occurs when the shoulder capsule thickens and tightens, causing significant pain and difficulties…

T20 Cricket World Cup: How to watch Afghanistan vs. Canada in the US

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Since its launch in 2007, the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup has become one of the most electrifying events in international sport, elevating cricket’s…

Lil Poppa Dead: ‘Love and War’ Rapper Dies at Age 25

Rapper Lil Poppa is dead at age 25. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office in Georgia confirmed in a Wednesday, February 18, statement to News4JAX that the musician was pronounced dead earlier that morning. A cause of death has not been revealed, but is currently under investigation, the medical examiner…

JPMorgan to open over 160 Chase branches across US this year, bucking global trends

JPMorgan Chase said Wednesday it will open over 160 new branches across more than 30 states this year, accelerating a multibillion-dollar push into physical banking that bucks global trends and underscores US lenders’ faith in Americans’ preference for face-to-face service. The nation’s biggest bank by assets unveiled the expansion, which…

Jets fans might want to consider skipping this Super Bowl 2026 nightmare

You’re the eternally tortured Jets fan, and surprise — your J-E-T-S won’t be playing in Super Bowl 2026. But here’s the good news: You will have 12 days to make alternate plans for Sunday, Feb. 8. Because for your withering sanity, you don’t want to watch this one. Prioritize your…

USC, UCLA get good news from Big Ten football schedule makers

The Big Ten football schedule makers did USC and UCLA one small favor. Neither team will make back-to-back conference trips in 2026 without a bye week in between as part of the schedules released Tuesday. USC gets a bye between a road game against Penn State on Oct. 10 and…

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