Big Oil heads for biggest profits in years as Trump pushes for lower gas prices

America’s biggest oil companies are poised to post their strongest quarterly earnings in years — as President Donald Trump has been ramping up pressure on the industry to lower gas prices ahead of November’s midterm elections. Exxon Mobil and Chevron are expected to report second-quarter profits that are more than three times higher than in the first three months of the year, fueled by a surge in crude prices after the US-Israeli conflict with Iran disrupted global energy markets, Reuters reported. LSEG estimates project Exxon will earn roughly $15.9 billion in adjusted net income, while Chevron is forecast to post…

Trump, Netanyahu speak on phone, agree to meet soon

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone Friday and agreed to meet in the US “in the near future,” according to the latter’s office. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis ​“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just…

Lakers trade Deandre Ayton to Wizards for Jaden Hardy

The Lakers are trading Deandre Ayton to the Wizards, a source confirmed to the California Post. The Lakers have traded Deandre Ayton to the Wizards for Jaden Hardy and picks. Jaden Hardy and two Wizards’ second-round picks (2031 and 2032) are coming to Los Angeles. This story is still developing.

8 common sunscreen mistakes upping your risk of deadly melanoma

Fun in the sun can have a dark side. Across the country, more than 88 million Americans get at least one sunburn every year — and while peeling skin might seem like a temporary annoyance, the damage can last a lifetime. Research shows that suffering five or more sunburns doubles…

Trump roasts other presidents during children’s book reading

President Trump appeared on second lady Usha Vance’s podcast Friday to read the children’s book “Presidents Play,” only to stray from the text to offer extemporaneous commentary about his several predecessors. The book — produced by the White House Historical Society — describes how America’s leaders spent their leisure time…

‘Speculation’ and ‘egregious failure’: 30 researchers publish scathing critiques of study that questioned date of early human occupation of Monte Verde in Chile

A controversial study published in the journal Science in March claimed that Monte Verde, a 14,500-year-old Paleo-Indian archaeological site in Chile that is one of the oldest human occupations in the Americas, was actually only 8,200 years old. But in a collection of three scientific letters published last week, 30…

Brandon Clarke’s death being investigated as possible drug overdose

Brandon Clarke’s death is being investigated as a possible overdose after drug paraphernalia was found in the Los Angeles home he was staying in, according to multiple reports. The Grizzlies forward, 29, was declared dead when paramedics from the LA Fire Department responded to a 911 call shortly after 8…

Publix supermarkets in Florida make controversial decision on guns

Publix has quietly reversed course on open carry in Florida — asking shoppers to leave visible firearms at home months after the grocery giant allowed customers to openly tote guns in its stores following a controversial court ruling. New signs posted at Publix entrances across Florida now read: “Publix kindly…

Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dead at 29

Seventh-year Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died Monday at the age of 29, the team announced Tuesday. The cause of death is not known, according to TMZ. “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke,” the Grizzlies said in a statement. “Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even…

New estimated US price tag for war in Iran now up to B

WASHINGTON — The estimated price tag for the war in Iran so far has jumped to $29 billion, up from the $25 billion figure given at the end of April, a senior Pentagon official revealed Tuesday. Jules Hurst, acting under secretary of Defense who serves as the de facto chief…

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