Trump won’t renew USMCA deal with Canada and Mexico, trade rep says

President Trump has decided not to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada trade pact that he negotiated during his first term, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Wednesday. “We think there are substantial issues,” Greer told Bloomberg News in an interview shortly before a scheduled call with a broader group of news outlets. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis Explore More Kissing daredevils in custody after scaling Empire State Building, getting engaged more than 1,400 feet over NYC Long Island music teacher rapes, strangles sister-in-law he lusted over for years with…

Lakers land Collin Sexton on  million deal

The floodgates were fully open for the Lakers’ free agency moves on Wednesday morning.  After securing Walker Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Quentin Grimes on long-term deals, the Lakers agreed to terms on two-year deal with veteran guard Collin Sexton. ESPN first reported that Sexton is signing a two-year, $19 million…

Sony to stop releasing PlayStation games on discs as online sales dominate

Sony said Wednesday it will stop producing physical discs for all new games released on PlayStation consoles from January 2028, marking a full shift to digital distribution as consumer purchases continue to move online. Digital downloads accounted for about 80% of Sony’s full-game software sales in fiscal 2025, according to the company, reflecting…

Gossiping is good for you — science says so

Great news for Page Six fans: Gossiping may give you an evolutionary advantage, research suggests. Next time you start worrying that it’s somehow unbecoming to dish on the details of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding — or a juicy rumor about a colleague — know that researchers in Poland found…

Lakers acquiring Walker Kessler in sign-and-trade with Jazz

Securing a top-notch big man was one of the Lakers’ biggest priorities entering the offseason.  And the Lakers achieved that goal, agreeing to terms on a trade with the Jazz for restricted free agent center Walker Kessler. Los Angeles will receive Kessler from the Jazz for unprotected first-round picks in…

Scientists propose launching a giant ‘airbag’ into space to protect us from solar superstorms ‪— and experts say it’s ‘quite feasible’

Researchers have proposed creating a novel satellite constellation, dubbed StormWall, that could shield Earth from the worst effects of solar “superstorms” that we are otherwise unable to mitigate. The innovative idea, which would essentially create a giant airbag in front of our planet, could prevent trillions of dollars in potential…

Conan O’Brien reveals overlooked male menopause change that surprised him

With age comes wisdom — and hormonal changes. Conan O’Brien found that out after an unexpected exchange revealed a surprising reason behind a shift he’d noticed in himself. Andropause — often dubbed “male menopause” or “manopause” — describes the age-related decline in testosterone levels that many men experience later in life. Unlike…

LeBron James podcast, ‘Mind The Game’ fueling Warriors rumors

LeBron James is fueling the rumors of him joining forces with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors after informing the Lakers on Monday that he will be departing from the team. Hours before James and the Lakers announced that he would be departing from the team this summer, his…

LeBron James’ wild Lakers timeline from title glory to final curtain

LeBron James’ Lakers career can now be viewed as a timeline, with each stop telling a different part of the story: the arrival, the injury, the Anthony Davis trade, the bubble championship, the Kobe Bryant grief, the scoring record, the NBA Cup, the Bronny James moment and, finally, the Luka…

Diagnostic dilemma: Rectal exam stabilized man’s irregular heartbeat

The patient: A 29-year-old man in Queens, New YorkThe symptoms: As the man was walking home one night, he suddenly started feeling heart palpitations — accelerated heartbeats at irregular intervals — that alarmed him, prompting an immediate visit to the emergency room.What happened next: The man told the hospital doctors…

Yeah, that’s what a complete Knicks playoff win looks like

It was a perfect welcome-home gift from the Knicks to their fans. The Knicks rolled to a dominant 126-97 win in Tuesday’s Game 5 at Madison Square Garden with a total-package night against the Hawks to take a 3-2 series lead. Jalen Brunson put on a fourth-quarter show, scoring 17…

Virginia’s top court blocks Dem redistricting referendum for now

WASHINGTON — The Virginia Supreme Court on Tuesday let stand a temporary lower-court block on certification of a state referendum designed to give Democrats four more congressional seats. The justices’ decision does not necessarily mean they will ultimately rule that the passage of the referendum was unconstitutional under state law…

Breakthrough in experimental light-powered quantum computers could mean scaling them up is now far more viable

Researchers have demonstrated a breakthrough method for preventing errors in light-powered quantum computers before they even occur.The milestone, which was achieved using a new technique called photon distillation, means physicists are one step closer to developing light-based “photonic” quantum computers capable of achieving quantum advantage over classical supercomputers.In a study…

‘It cuts both ways’: Positive tipping points can restore wreaked ecosystems — we just need to trigger them, Earth system scientist Tim Lenton says

Research suggests we are on the brink of crossing several ecological “tipping points” that could derail ecosystems like the Amazon rainforest and permafrost-covered tundras. But just as humans can cause these negative tipping points, we can also trigger positive ones that restore ecosystems, says Tim Lenton, a professor of climate…

Knicks finally get the vintage Jalen Brunson performance they needed

For much of this series, Jalen Brunson was bullied and missing. You wondered about potential pain hampering his explosiveness, or maybe it was the banged knee sustained in Atlanta, or maybe it was just Dyson Daniels imposing his strength and size on a small point guard. Brunson was, at best,…

Exclusive | Rep. Anna Paulina Luna takes Pod Force One behind the scenes of Bill and Hillary Clinton’s Epstein testimony — and how Dems’ ploy ‘backfired’

WASHINGTON — Democrats’ attempt to use the firestorm surrounding late sex predator Jeffrey Epstein as a cudgel against President Trump “backfired,” according to firebrand Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. Luna (R-Fla.) recounted to “Pod Force One” how Democrats frequently peppered Epstein victims with questions about Trump and were consistently told the…

Dementia risk rises with common food type millions eat every day, study suggests

It’s well-known that ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) are not good for overall health — but new research has uncovered further evidence that this diet could negatively impact the brain. The study, published in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia by the Alzheimer’s Association, revealed that UPFs are linked to more than 30 adverse health…

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has shocking reaction to FBI raids at day care centers — after previously slamming Trump admin

Lame-duck Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made a stunning about-face after the federal raids on Minnesota day care centers Tuesday — after previously denouncing fraud investigations as “white supremacy.” FBI Director Kash Patel, however, quickly hit back after the failed 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee appeared to take credit for the federal operation.…

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