BlackRock CEO Larry Fink took home nearly M last year for leading world’s largest investment firm

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s 2025 compensation rose by nearly $7 million to $37.7 million, a proxy filing from showed on Friday, following a banner year for the world’s largest asset manager. The pay package included a $1.5 million base salary and a bonus of $10.6 million, the filing showed. Fink’s pay package in 2024 was $30.8 million. The increase was boosted by a $6.5 million rise in stock awards granted to Fink. “We’re entering 2026 with elevated momentum and we’re positioned ahead of significant future opportunities,” Fink said in a letter to investors. Proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services last year recommended investors to…

Here’s what happens to your baby if you get the COVID shot while pregnant

The one demographic that’s especially susceptible to COVID-19 hospitalizations but is ineligible for the vaccine? Infants under 6 months old.  Their mothers, however, could be the missing link: New research suggests that getting the COVID jab during pregnancy not only offers protection against the virus for pregnant women but also…

Rockies vs. Marlins prediction: MLB picks, odds, best bet Friday

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. Curb your enthusiasm, baseball fans. It’s the season opener for the Marlins. Sandy Alcantara, rumored to be traded to serious playoff contenders for two…

Science news this week: Super El Niño looms, an Acropolis marble fragment resurfaces, and a pure hexagonal diamond is born

This week’s science news was packed with stories that highlighted humanity’s complex, often-fraught relationship with nature, with forecasters predicting the possible onset of a “super El Niño” this summer.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center announced that there’s currently a 62% chance that El Niño will emerge…

Nets keeping extra close tabs on this year’s NCAA Tournament

With March Madness starting, Nets fans are going to be watching a lot of basketball on split screen. One eye on the Nets, and the other on the NCAA Tournament. One on their team tanking for lottery odds, the other on the potential franchise-changer(s) they hope all this losing buys…

Why are humans the only species with a chin?

Humans are the only species with a chin — a feature absent from even our closest relatives. Indeed, it’s such a unique anatomical quirk that it’s one of the main traits anthropologists use to identify Homo sapiens remains in the fossil record.Yet, for such a defining feature, we know surprisingly…

St. John’s gets hot from 3-point land in positive March Madness sign

This was a pretty good NCAA Tournament omen.  Fifth-seeded St. John’s hit its most 3-pointers since Jan. 12 at Creighton, sinking 10 from deep in a 79-53 rout of No. 12 Northern Iowa in an East Region opening-round game at Viejas Arena on Friday night.  The Red Storm entered the…

Yankees’ Luis Gil closes out spring training with impressive start

TAMPA — As far as spring training games go, Friday was an important one for Luis Gil, given some of the questions lingering around him this camp. The Yankees right-hander came out and answered them emphatically. Gil looked more dominant than he has all spring, mowing down the Orioles across…

Russian hackers targeting US officials and journalists on Signal – have accessed ‘thousands’ of accounts, FBI warns

Russian hackers are targeting US officials and other “high intelligence value” individuals on the encrypted messaging app Signal and “thousands” of accounts have already been compromised, FBI Director Kash Patel warned Friday. “The [FBI] has identified cyber actors associated with Russian Intelligence Services targeting users of commercial messaging applications, including…

Xavier Booker gives UCLA basketball big lift with Tyler Bilodeau out

PHILADELPHIA — There was no consensus when it came to Xavier Booker’s greatest impact. His four blocks in leading UCLA’s rim protection during its NCAA Tournament opener? “I would say the blocks, for sure,” Booker said late Friday. His work on the boards against UCF? “I was mostly happy with…

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