New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Harry Markowitz, the economist often credited as the father of modern portfolio theory, is reputed to have said, “Diversification is the only free lunch in finance.” Diversification does a lot of work in your portfolio and is still one of the investment basics new savers learn. Many 20th-century investing assumptions have been tested in recent years, but the underlying principle behind diversification remains sound. Buying assets whose values aren’t correlated hedges against risk. Metal dealers, such as Thor Metals…
The official House Democratic campaign arm added eight new seats to its target list of battleground seats to flip and defend ahead of the midterm elections, marking the first such expansion of this cycle. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) updated its “Red to Blue” program Monday, adding new seats…
Rookie right-hander Elmer Rodríguez, just days after making his MLB debut with the Yankees, had another memorable moment Saturday, as two of his cousins rode in the Kentucky Derby and finished first and second. José Ortiz took Golden Tempo to the winner’s circle at Churchill Downs, with Irad Ortiz Jr.…
Euphoria introduced Grace Van Patten‘s sister Anna Van Patten by having her character involved in a brutal group sex scene with multiple men. During the Sunday, May 3, episode of the hit HBO series, Kitty (Anna Van Patten) joined the club after Angel (Priscilla Delgado) disappeared from rehab. She initially…
When the Knicks faced the 76ers in the playoffs two years ago, Josh Hart was a pivotal factor in the series. In large stretches, Philadelphia used Joel Embiid on Hart, daring him to shoot from the perimeter, and Hart shot a robust 43.6 percent from distance on 6.2 attempts per…
Former New York City mayor and President Donald Trump supporter Rudy Giuliani is reportedly in critical condition at an unnamed Florida hospital. “Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he’s fighting with that same level of strength as we speak,”…
Gary Cohen broke out the dictionary to find a way to describe the incredible catch made by Carson Benge in the ninth inning of Sunday’s Mets’ 5-1 win over the Angels. The SNY broadcaster called the diving catch a “pulchritudinous play” on air as broadcast partner Todd Zeile looked as…
Former Boy Meets World producer David Kendall has died. He was 68. “To say that David Kendall was instrumental in the creation of Boy Meets World would be an understatement,” a statement shared via the official “Pod Meets World” Instagram account read on Saturday, May 2. “He directed, wrote and…
A new book may change the narrative around one controversial piece of Caitlin Clark’s history. In 2024, Clark was named the WNBA’s Rookie of the Year winner and was delivered the news in a phone call from commissioner Cathy Engelbert, though next year’s winner, Paige Bueckers, was informed of the…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If gingham represented one season, it would be spring. It’s only appropriate that the pretty print makes its way into your wardrobe this time of year. From easy-going tops and…
Democrats are sounding the alarm over Kamala Harris running for president again — saying she should have settled for being California governor. The former vice president has been warned if she enters the 2028 White House race she will face a “real burden” of defending her past failings in DC.…
At least publicly, Mitchell Robinson isn’t holding a grudge against Joel Embiid. When the Knicks and the 76ers met in the playoffs two years ago, Embiid’s flagrant foul, in which he grabbed Robinson’s left leg while he was airborne, eventually cut Robinson’s postseason short. Then-teammate Donte DiVincenzo called it a…
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet looked loved up while out and about in New York City ahead of the 2026 Met Gala. In a video obtained by Us Weekly on Sunday, May 3, Chalamet, 30, was seen standing beside a car door as Jenner, 28, stepped out of the vehicle.…
A political influencer is telling supporters of LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt the best way to help his victory is to vote for Mayor Karen Bass next month — and critics are torching her argument as “insane.” Samantha Ettus, a self-described best-selling author and commentator, has been posting multiple videos…
ST. LOUIS — For the last two weeks, the Dodgers hadn’t felt good. Both at the plate and behind the scenes. Starting with last month’s trip to Denver, the club’s lineup had been in a rut, averaging barely four runs per game during a 5-9 skid that derailed their hot…
Country music’s biggest names are gearing up for the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards. The 61st annual awards show is moving from Texas to Las Vegas for the Sunday, May 17, ceremony. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to return to MGM Grand for the 61st ACM Awards next May,…
Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets’ son, Brandon Sheets, has broken his silence after his father died at age 67. “My heart is so broken. I love you, Dad, and I will do my best to live in your honor and respect our family,” Brandon wrote via Instagram on Thursday, April…
Food and grocery delivery apps would be required to provide users with all fees up front and be barred from surveillance pricing under a new bill championed by Rep. Dan Goldman. Goldman (D-NY) argues that the Promoting Real-time Information on Cost Expenditure (PRICE) Act would make it easier for consumers…
McDonald’s is quietly ending the era of self-serve soda fountains nationwide. The shift, years in the making, is part of a broader effort by McDonald’s to modernize its restaurants, reduce labor and maintenance demands, and adapt to changing consumer habits that increasingly favor takeout, delivery and drive-thru service over dining in. The company…
Health officials are raising urgent concerns as syphilis infections surge across the United States, with several California counties reporting particularly alarming rates. Public health leaders say the spike mirrors trends not seen in decades, prompting renewed calls for widespread testing — especially among sexually active individuals and pregnant women, KTLA5…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Baby steps. The Mets are banged up, and their lineup remains challenged, but a series victory is no small feat for this careening crew, so their weekend in Orange County should be celebrated, albeit cautiously. Mark Vientos provided rare thunder Sunday with two home runs, and Clay…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Every spring, I tell myself I’ll reach for my usual rotation of breezy dresses — and without fail, I end up remembering why so many of them stay buried in…
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in critical, but stable condition, a spokesperson for the close ally of President Trump said Sunday. “Mayor Rudy Giuliani is currently in the hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition, the spokesperson said in a statement. “Mayor Giuliani is…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California regulators apologized to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk this week as they settled a lawsuit that claimed a state agency showed political bias against the rocket company and its chief executive. As part of the settlement, the California Coastal Commission acknowledged its members made “improper” statements about Musk’s…
The weight-management drug Wegovy has become widely used and now comes in a convenient pill form — but recently, a study flagged that the popular medication may carry a risk of “eye stroke,” also called ischemic optic neuropathy (ION), which can cause rapid vision loss.But Wegovy users shouldn’t panic, experts…
There aren’t many people who can find the bright side of being diagnosed with cancer. But winemaker Nick Dugmore has found it. “Cancer’s been phenomenal for me, because I’ve never lived so f—ing purely and happy, and just in love with life in all my life,” Dugmore told news.com.au. It’s…
The force is not with Terrell Owens. The 49ers icon stumbled upon a real-life lightsaber battle while at a park in Los Angeles Tuesday, and he was completely flummoxed by the scene. As three men dressed in protective gear wielded colorful lightsabers right next to a basketball court, Owens whipped…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent trip to Australia has become the latest ‘setback’ in his already estranged relationship with his brother, Prince William. And the younger royal’s recent remarks abroad have fueled tensions in an already fragile situation between the brothers. “I was like, ‘I don’t want this job.…
The Long Island Rail Road was thrown into chaos during the morning commute Wednesday after a train struck debris that had fallen in an East River tunnel, officials said. Eight of 11 LIRR lines were delayed or cancelled as passengers in the train had to be evacuated from the tunnel,…
CBS News is stumbling under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss as both the “CBS Evening News” and “CBS Mornings” have fallen to troubling ratings lows, pointing to a deepening audience slump at the network. For the week ending April 20, “CBS Mornings,” co-hosted by Gayle King — who recently reupped with the…
The bots have got this in the bag. We may no longer fear disgruntled luggage handlers playing soccer with our suitcases. Japan Airlines is looking to fill a baggage handler gap by enlisting an army of automated bag bots to assist their human counterparts. Starting in May, these humanoid luggage…
The risk of malaria influenced where prehistoric people lived in sub-Saharan Africa, a new study suggests.The research is the first to link early human habitation with the deadly disease and contrasts with early assumptions that prehistoric people migrated to different regions mainly for agricultural reasons.In the study, researchers analyzed existing…
More than one in five Americans haven’t visited the optometrist in at least a year (22%) and another 15% “can’t remember” the last time they did so, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults looked at how respondents understand the importance of eye health and preventative care,…
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Ronda Rousey cleared the air about her relationship with UFC president Dana White as Rousey prepares her return to the octagon for another company. “I love Dana,” Rousey, 39, exclusively told Us Weekly as she prepares to fight Gina Carano May 16 on Netflix. “He’s always going to be one…
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey turned himself in Wednesday to federal authorities after a grand jury indicted him on charges of threatening to kill President Trump in a social media post last year. Comey, 65, surrendered at the federal courthouse in Alexandria, Va., near his home, ahead of…
Federal Reserve officials voted 11–1 to stand pat on interest rates Wednesday, shifting the focus to a looming leadership shake-up as Jerome Powell approaches the end of his term. Markets had widely expected the central bank to hold its benchmark rate in the 3.5% to 3.75% range, extending a stretch…
Leading AI chatbots have spooked experts by spitting out detailed instructions on how to build biological weapons capable of causing mass casualties, according to an alarming report Wednesday. While top AI labs like Google, OpenAI and Anthropic have taken extensive steps to ensure their AI models are safe, the New…
The force of a pumping heart changes how cancer cells function, halting their ability to multiply and spread, a new study shows.The finding may help to explain why heart cancer is so rare, occurring in fewer than 2 in 100,000 people per year.A protein called Nesprin-2 is key to this…
LeBron James has finally weighed in on how he believes his game stacks up with Michael Jordan. And his take might surprise some of his fans. During a recent interview with ESPN, James revealed “there are some things that I do better than” Jordan, though the Lakers star stopped well…
The world watched in awe as Prince William and Princess Kate wed at Westminster Abbey in London on April 29, 2011, and years later, commoners still stand impressed with the couple. Though they didn’t tie the knot until 2011, Kate and William first met 10 years prior while studying history…
WASHINGTON — President Trump claimed Wednesday that Iran was “choking like a stuffed pig” due to the US blockade of the Islamic Republic’s ports, which he indicated would remain in place until Tehran agreed to give up its pursuit of a nuclear weapon. “The blockade is somewhat more effective than…
Jimmy Kimmel doubled down on his criticism of President Trump after the president called for his firing and the Federal Communications Commission opened an investigation into ABC’s TV licenses. During the Tuesday monologue of his late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Kimmel flashed a clip of Trump apologizing for the first…
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