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…

‘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.…

Knicks’ Jose Alvarado thrives again as he keeps rising in importance

Jose Alvarado arguably has been the biggest surprise of this first-round series. He appeared to be out of coach Mike Brown’s playoff rotation ahead of the postseason. He did not play in Game 1. By now, he has firmly reestablished a role. He played 12 minutes and recorded 12 points…

Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. still could go on injured list despite off-days

The extra precautions the Mets are taking with Luis Robert Jr. might not be enough. Robert, following the team’s scheduled day off, was absent from the starting lineup in the Mets’ 8-0 win over the Nationals, and manager Carlos Mendoza revealed the outfielder is dealing with lower back tightness. Robert…

Rep. Ro Khanna Slams King Charles for Refusing to Meet Jeffrey Epstein Survivors During U.S. Visit

Congressman Ro Khanna, a Democrat representing California’s 17th congressional district,  has expressed disappointment after King Charles III reportedly refused to meet with survivors of convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “It’s very disappointing after the British Ambassador [Sir Christian Turner] told me that the King would talk about the survivors…

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