Trump says US ‘will be taking Kharg Island’ oil export hub, vows to hit Iran ‘very hard tonight’

WASHINGTON — President Trump warned Thursday that the US will soon take over Kharg Island, which processes about 90% of Iran’s crude oil for export, following a second day of airstrikes against the Islamic Republic. “The United States will be hitting Iran (Whose Navy, Air Force, Radar, Anti Aircraft, and all other forms of Defense, together with most of its offensive capability, are GONE!), VERY HARD TONIGHT,” Trump announced on Truth Social. “At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and…

Rubio and UFC will sign deal to use cage fights for diplomacy

WASHINGTON — Diplomats will sign at least one memorandum of understanding this week. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UFC CEO Dana White have reached an agreement to use cage fights for diplomacy, the State Department said Monday — as Iran peace talks remain in flux. The MOU was announced…

The Knicks’ cakewalk ended with a harsh NBA Finals reality check

Welcome back, Knicks fans. This is what the playoffs are supposed to feel like, you know. This is what they look like. You’d been allowed to forget that all across the 45 days that connected their second and third losses in these playoffs. You’d been allowed to feel it was…

Why do some people get sepsis while others don’t? Scientists point to the gut

Potentially deadly sepsis may be more likely in certain patients due to problems in the gut. Researchers from the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology’s Infectious Disease Research Center used female mouse models to investigate why sepsis outcomes can vary so dramatically. The study, published in the journal Nature,…

The Knicks’ stock hits record high on historic NBA Finals lead

The Knicks’ historic playoff run comes as stock in the company that owns the team has more than doubled during the past year — with Wall Street just as giddy as fans over the franchise’s trip to the NBA Finals. Madison Square Garden Sports — the James Dolan-run company that…

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