Trump tells Pa. truck workers ‘fat drug’ prices coming down next week: ‘That alone should win the midterms’

President Trump told blue-collar Pennsylvanians Tuesday that “fat drugs” are going to become cheaper for millions of Americans next week after he strong-armed all major pharmaceutical companies to lower prices, declaring that his drug pricing reforms “alone should win the midterms.” Trump visited a Mack Trucks plant in eastern Pennsylvania to urge support for Republican congressional candidates with an economic appeal — saying the resolution of the Iran war would swiftly ease energy prices and inflation and that booming stock value are making husbands look like financial geniuses. Midterm elections generally have low turnout and Trump urged his own supporters…

Senate passes anti-Iran war resolution with 4 Republican votes

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 50-48 Tuesday to require President Trump to end the Iran war — which concluded last week with a memorandum of understanding. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis It’s the first time Congress has passed a…

NCAA adopts new five-year eligibility model in massive overhaul

The NCAA is moving forward with a major eligibility change. The governing body’s Division I cabinet unanimously approved a five-year, age-based eligibility model on Tuesday afternoon, months after calls for the new rule first began in April. Under the new model, college athletes will receive five years of eligibility beginning…

No. 4 England can’t solve Ghana in stunning World Cup draw

England was forced to settle. The fourth-ranked World Cup side was unable to break through against the stout defense of No. 64 Ghana, ending their second Group L match with a goalless tie. England made a valiant push in the final minutes of regulation, with Nico O’Reilly’s header going off…

What is the ‘herb of longevity’? All about the trendy Korean skincare staple

Moisturizing, and healing, and anti-aging, oh my! Known as “the miracle elixir of life,” one plant’s therapeutic effects have been used in both Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Now, the lily pad-esque botanical is a key ingredient of Korean skincare regimens, promising a bevy of benefits. Nicknamed tiger grass…

Graham Platner reveals he used Planned Parenthood for STD tests: ‘Smart thing to do’

WASHINGTON —  Democratic Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner commended Planned Parenthood for helping him get tested for sexually transmitted diseases as he grapples with scandals over his alleged adultery and debauchery. While receiving an endorsement from Planned Parenthood Action Fund’s president, the horny oyster farmer heaped praise on the controversial…

President Trump scores starring role at World Cup final trophy presentation

President Donald Trump has yet to attend a single World Cup match, but FIFA has already confirmed he will have one of the tournament’s most visible roles. FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced today that President Trump will help present the World Cup trophy following the final at MetLife Stadium in…

Nine key takeaways from election night in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama and Georgia

President Trump continued his hot streak Tuesday, powering several of his preferred Republican candidates to victory in key primary elections.  Here are nine takeaways from contests in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama and Georgia.  Trump takes out Thomas Massie in Kentucky  The president claimed his latest political scalp in the hotly-contested House…

China installs world’s largest floating wind turbine in deep water test — it generates enough energy to power 4,200 homes annually

An energy company has successfully installed the world’s largest single-unit floating offshore wind turbine off the coast of southern China.The 16-megawatt system, known as Three Gorges Pilot, was completed in waters too deep for a traditional fixed-bottom foundation near Yangjiang in Guangdong province. Company representatives published a statement detailing the…

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns point center plan hits Game 1 roadblock

The first seven games of Karl-Anthony Towns, point center, had worked better than anyone could’ve anticipated.  The Knicks offense exploded. Towns was a pivotal part of an attack with a 130.5 offensive rating in that span, averaging eight assists.  But that was against the Hawks and 76ers, teams who didn’t…

US expected to unveil criminal charges against Cuba’s Raul Castro

The Trump administration is expected ​to announce criminal charges against former Cuban president Raul Castro on Wednesday, in a move that would mark a step-up in ‌Washington’s pressure campaign against the Caribbean island’s communist government. The charges against Castro, 94, are expected to be based on a 1996 incident in which Cuban jets…

Mitchell Robinson’s free throw woes aren’t going away for Knicks

It got lost in the historic comeback, but it’s something that will certainly play a factor going forward. Mitchel Robinson was effective early in the Knicks’ epic 115-104 overtime win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. But Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson went to…

Spark plug Josh Hart rides bench during Knicks’ insane comeback win

Madison Square Garden went electric when the Knicks’ customary spark went out. As the Knicks mounted a miraculous 22-point comeback to steal a 115-104 overtime win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, Josh Hart was glued to the bench for nearly the entire fourth quarter…

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