Iran wants to charge ships for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz as blockade sends oil above 0: report

Iran is reportedly planning to charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as its blockade of the waterway has pushed oil above $100 a barrel in a historic global energy supply disruption. Tehran officials are drafting legislation that would slap tolls on tankers passing through the strait in an attempt to solidify Iranian control over the vital maritime route, which transports 20% of the world’s oil supply, an Iranian lawmaker told Fars, a state-backed news agency. A draft has been prepared and lawmakers are hoping to finish a proposed bill by next week so it is ready…

New-look Mets torture Paul Skenes in Opening Day win over Pirates

Long ball, short ball or ball four, the Mets’ new-look lineup aced the first of at least 162 tests it will face this season. Whether it was Carson Benge and Francisco Alvarez going deep Thursday or Luis Robert Jr. milking an at-bat or using his speed to earn an infield…

Gavin Newsom shades Kamala Harris over his portrayal in her memoir

Gov. Gavin Newsom took a dig at Kamala Harris for twisting the truth of what happened in a supposed texting spat between the two in her memoir “107 days” — speculating there was a financial motive. The memoir, which recounts Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign, only gave “a little shot as…

Pressure mounts on Congress to end the funding shutdown as long TSA lines continue

WASHINGTON — Pressure is mounting on Congress to end the funding shutdown that’s resulted in travel disruptions, missed paychecks and even warnings of airport closures, but lawmakers have yet to resolve the underlying issue of reining in President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement operations. Senators are expected to vote Thursday on a Republican proposal that would…

18 million-year-old fossils of ape found in Africa, but in an unexpected place

An illustration of Masripithecus moghraensis, an early Miocene ape. (Image credit: Mauricio Antón)The discovery of an enigmatic ape’s 18 million year-old fossils in Egypt hints that the ancestors of all living apes, a group that includes humans, may have originated in northeast Africa or Arabia, a new study finds.Scientists have…

Mets chase Paul Skenes with first-inning Opening Day barrage

The kind of relentless offensive attack that the Mets had dreamed about and a Pirates defensive effort that sure looked like a waking nightmare co-conspired for a stunning scene in the bottom of the first inning during Thursday’s Opening Day. Paul Skenes, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, was…

US inflation will soar to 4.2% if Iran war drags on, says OECD

The OECD on Thursday issued a somber warning about the economic impact of the Iran war if it drags on, saying inflation could reach a painful 4.2% in the US this year. That would mark the highest inflation rate among G7 member countries as Iran’s blockade of the Strait of…

Astronauts may struggle to reproduce in outer space, study suggests — what does that mean for the future of space colonization?

When it comes to successful fertilization, zero gravity means zero game, a new study suggests. When looking at sperm and eggs in simulated microgravity, scientists found that this environment hampered sperm navigation, fertilization and embryo development, posing serious challenges for the future of space colonization.This human, mouse and pig study,…

Mets signing Tommy Pham hours before Opening Day

On the brink of the season opener, the Mets bolstered their outfield depth with an interesting addition from their past. The Mets and Tommy Pham are in agreement on a minor league deal, a source confirmed Thursday, just a few hours before first pitch of Mets-Pirates Opening Day at Citi…

Scientists discover food that can help you poop out microplastics

There’s been much debate about whether we actually ingest a credit card’s worth of plastic per week. These new findings won’t help you poop money, but they do suggest certain foods might rid your body of a portion of that plastic. Probiotic foods — those teeming with beneficial lactic acid…

Patriots moving on from Josh Dobbs after  million Tommy DeVito deal

The Patriots are planning to release backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs after being unable to find a trade partner, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Dobbs was subject of trade rumors after New England re-signed third stringer Tommy DeVito to a two-year deal worth $4.4 million, with 2026 guaranteed, earlier this…

Flower rings: Spring’s petal-perfect jewelry trend

Talk about a haute house flower. Blooming with vibrant gemstones and diamonds, floral rings are budding everywhere this spring. Pluck one for your most adored — or yourself — this season and watch the compliments grow. Frivole ring in 18k rose and yellow gold with emeralds and rubies, $14,000 at…

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43 following secret cancer battle

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky has died at age 43 after a secret battle with cancer, the porn streaming platform has announced. “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Leo Radvinsky. Leo passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer,” the company said in a statement. “His family…

Watch sperm whale headbutt another for no apparent reason

Headbutting Sperm Whales – YouTube Watch On Scientists have captured first-of-its-kind footage of a sperm whale violently headbutting another sperm whale out of the blue.Researchers filmed the clip with a drone during fieldwork off the Azores and Balearic Islands. It is one of three cases of headbutting between 2020 and…

Smoking is cool again! Here’s what you need to know

On FX’s wildly popular series “Love Story,” Carolyn Bessette Kennedy looks incredibly chic in her ’90s minimalist outfits, taking casual drags from her cigarettes. Fast forward to a fictional world of 2026 and it’s Rachel Sennott’s Maia on HBO’s “I Love LA” lighting up, cool as a cucumber. Off set,…

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