USS Lincoln gets relief from record-smashing deployment with arrival of USS Washington

WASHINGTON — The USS George Washington has arrived in the Arabian Sea to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln from the longest American naval deployment since the Cold War. US Central Command confirmed that the Washington, which is typically based near Japan, arrived in the Middle East on Wednesday. The Lincoln and its crew of 5,000 will now head home to San Diego after its grueling nearly nine-month deployment that saw reports of weary sailors attempting to jump overboard. U.S. Sailors work on the flight deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73), Aug. 20, as the aircraft carrier transits the Arabian…

Exclusive | Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy hopeful IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix will ‘bring America together’

WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is hoping the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix this weekend “brings America together” in a first-of-its-kind racing event that will showcase some of the sport’s top drivers — and President Trump — lapping historic sites in the nation’s capital. “The president loves sports,” Duffy told…

49ers get redemption, answers in preseason game vs Chargers

The San Francisco 49ers were left humbled by Tuesday’s joint practice with the Los Angeles Chargers. Brock Purdy ran into a buzzsaw on one field, while Justin Herbert ran roughshod on the other. It was a different story when the teams met Thursday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.…

Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan, once Asia’s richest man, sentenced to life in prison after property giant’s collapse

The founder of China Evergrande Group, the world’s most-indebted property developer, was sentenced to life in prison by a Chinese court on Thursday, five years after the firm’s collapse shook the nation’s economy and financial markets. Hui Ka Yan, once Asia’s richest man, pleaded guilty in April to eight charges, including misuse of funds, fundraising…

Raiders emerge victorious after furious comeback, but much work remains

HOUSTON — The Raiders came to Houston looking for clarity. They got it, especially about their best players. Between a difficult joint practice against the Texans on Tuesday and Thursday night’s 22-20 preseason victory, in which they trailed 20-3 before mounting a furious second-half comeback featuring the bottom-of-the-roster players for…

Steve Hilton vows to fire California energy bosses behind tire regulations

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton promised to wipe out the agency behind California’s controversial new tire rules aimed at lowering emissions — blasting what he called an bloated “bureaucracy” that is only driving up the cost of living. “When I am in office, we are going to have affordable, reliable energy…

The surprising health benefit of being bald

Less hair, less healthcare? Around 25% of men with male pattern baldness notice hair loss by the age of 30, with the number jumping to two-thirds of American men losing hair by 35. For some, going the way of The Rock, Jason Statham and Stanley Tucci can be tough (thought…

2026 Home Run Derby odds, prediction: Look for value down the odds board

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. This year’s MLB Home Run Derby will focus more on quality instead of quantity. Instead of timed rounds, hitters get a set number of swings —…

Exclusive | Questions mount over Gavin Newsom’s M diaper deal as ethics watchdog demands state audit

A government ethics watchdog is asking California’s state auditor to investigate a multimillion-dollar diaper deal championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom — alleging political favoritism and potential waste of taxpayer dollars. Washington D.C.-based Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT) asked State Auditor Grant Parks to probe California’s $6.2M no-bid contract…

Aaron Rodgers shares photos of Steelers bonding week as ‘last rodeo’ begins

The infamous Aaron Rodgers retreats have expanded. The Steelers quarterback posted photos on Instagram with six teammates captioned “Last Rodeo. #bondingweek.” The post, which featured Michael Pittman Jr., Ben Skowronek, Roman Wilston, Mason Rudolph, DK Metcalf and Pat Freiermuth, looked straight out of “Yellowstone.” The Steelers were horseback riding, sitting…

Man with firearm arrested on US Capitol grounds: police

WASHINGTON, D.C. — US Capitol Police arrested a man with a firearm near the north entry point to the grounds of the complex on Monday. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis No identity was immediately shared, but the area…

Cancer rates are expected to nearly double in the next 24 years

Cancer diagnoses worldwide are expected to climb to 35 million annually by 2050, up from 20.6 million in 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report. Despite major progress in some areas — like decreased tobacco use that’s associated with 16 types of cancer — cancer is…

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