International shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz are open and mine free after months of meticulous and dangerous work by American forces, the head of US Central Command announced Thursday. In a video statement, which confirmed President Trump’s earlier claims that the critical waterway has been fully de-mined and is open and operating, Adm. Brad Cooper described the accomplishment as a “major milestone” in the six-month-long war in Iran. “We have successfully cleared sea mines in the strait’s international shipping lanes that were laid months ago by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps,” Cooper said in the operational update. “Internationally…
The “Summer of George” has again returned to Yankee Stadium — and this time it’s more comprehensive than ever. The Yankees hosted their third annual “Seinfeld” bobblehead giveaway during their game against the Astros on Thursday. The first 18,000 fans received a bobblehead of George Costanza holding a calzone, inspired…
Jane Fonda and her Committee for the First Amendment organization are defending Mark Ruffalo after he spoke out against the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger. “Mark Ruffalo has a First Amendment right to speak out about politics, powerful corporations and this dangerous merger — full stop,” Fonda, 88, said in…
President Trump plans to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the Pentagon next month, The Post has learned. Trump is not expected to attend the Manhattan memorial service held annually at Ground Zero, the site of the World Trade Center towers that were brought down by…
The Lakers’ failed pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, who is signing a two-year deal with the Timberwolves, has left them with a hole in the frontcourt. And with their payroll $8.1 million from the NBA’s $209 million first-apron threshold, they’re hard-capped for the 2026-27 season. With their roster already having 16…
CNN was forced to apologize to Dolly Parton’s family for mistakenly using a photo of a Las Vegas impersonator of the country music legend while reporting on her death. The cable news network aired an image of tribute artist Kelly Vohnn as it covered Parton’s Tuesday death from cancer —…
The Rams trade for veteran wide receiver Tutu Atwell has fascinating implications for the offense because of what it might mean for their star receiver. Los Angeles is still awaiting whether Puka Nacua will be suspended this season because of his offseason transgressions. This verdict could arrive at any moment,…
Witney Carson carries around her belongings in style. The Dancing With the Stars: Next Pro dancer, 32, exclusively opened up to Us about everything she keeps inside her geometric Prada Symbole Jacquard handbag while walking through the streets of New York City. “I’m nervous!” she told Us. “You can tell…
Illegal street vendors are getting a free pass in Los Angeles — a slap in the face to brick-and-mortar businesses — after Mayor Karen Bass ordered cops to stop issuing criminal citations to vendors who flout the rules. Bass’ office told the California Post Thursday that the mayor “stands firmly…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the IRS could revoke the tax-free status of left-wing nonprofits such as George Soros’ Open Society Foundations, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, three sources familiar with the matter have told The Post. It is part of a Trump-backed crackdown…
I wish Enes Kanter Freedom did not take the bait from Chicago Sky’s Natasha Cloud. During a game last week against the Indiana Fever, she shouted vulgar comments at the former NBA player, who was sitting in the crowd behind the basket. He chirped back and showed off his massive…
Kylie Jenner is over the pregnancy speculation. The Kylie Cosmetics founder dispelled the latest round of rumors on an August 2026 episode of the “Better Half” podcast, telling listeners she doesn’t feel “the need to say anything ever” when the internet is convinced she’s expecting. It’s a familiar routine. Jenner…
WASHINGTON — President Trump got some rare Democratic support in his trade war with Canada from retiring Maine Rep. Jared Golden, whose district shares a border with America’s northern neighbor. Golden (D-Maine), who has backed some of Trump’s hardline antics on trade in the past, warned Canada that it won’t…
A beloved California brewery has closed its doors after 12 years in business. Electric Brewing Company in Murrieta abruptly closed on Saturday following an emotional social media announcement. “We’ve been working through a possible sale for some time, and while many of you knew changes were coming, nothing was official…
As West Nile Virus creeps into California, a new AI-powered mosquito killer could be just what Californians need to protect them from the world’s deadliest creature. The Photon Matrix is a high-tech zapper combines futuristic light detection and ranging technology (LiDAR), radar, with AI directing a precision laser to detect…
Andrey Rublev wasn’t in the mood to talk. The Russian tennis star, approached for a mid-match interview alongside mixed doubles partner Mirra Andreeva, waved off ESPN’s Sam Querrey in an awkward US Open scene caught on camera on Wednesday. “Mirra, great comeback in set No. 2,” Querrey said as Rublev…
A beloved upscale dining chain may have closed, but they still have a hefty tab to pay. Three months before abruptly pulling the plug on a 32-year-old Bay Area restaurant empire, the operators behind longtime French dining chain sold off millions in future tabs to a cash advance firm. Now…
Devastating flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border have left more than 330 people dead and more than 1,500 missing — including 65 from the U.S. — following a glacier collapse early Wednesday morning (Aug. 26), according to Nepalese authorities and Chinese state media.Data from a surviving water level gauge shows…
As USC football fans trickle into the Coliseum on Saturday morning, many will be on the lookout for No. 16. That’s the number worn by Tanook Hines, the team’s top returning wide receiver whose status remained in doubt on the eve of the Trojans’ season opener. While coach Lincoln Riley…
Holly Marie Combs is opening up about her decision to walk away from the acting world. “It was a lot of family. During COVID, we had three teenagers,” Combs, 52, said on the Tuesday, August 25, episode of her “House of Halliwell” podcast, stating that she is “retired” from acting.…
WASHINGTON — A purported deal between Iran and Oman to control the Strait of Hormuz and share revenue from fees is “not even close to done” and would be meaningless so long as President Trump’s blockade of Iran remains in effect, a US official told The Post. A spokesman for…
US marijuana companies are the latest prize in the so-called “listing wars” between the top two US stock markets, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, On The Money has learned. The heightened interest in IPOs for Pot Inc., comes after federal barriers that have long blocked access to banking…
Scientists have uncovered an ancient shark “graveyard” in the middle of the Egyptian desert.Fossilized teeth from seven shark species dating back millions of years were discovered in the Abu-Tartur Plateau — located in Egypt’s Western Desert — between 2020 and 2022, offering new insight into the desert’s watery past. The…
You’d think not having Aaron Judge around might make it more of a fair fight for teams like the White Sox. But the supposedly resurgent White Sox were pummeled 12-2 by the Yankees on Tuesday night in The Bronx, as the Judge-less offense still pounded them for three homers in…
Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards stunned in not one, not two — but three bridal looks during her wedding with soccer player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Edwards, 32, opened up to Vogue about the three looks she wore while tying the knot with Oxlade-Chamberlain, 32, during their romantic wedding in Estoi, Portugal. For…
WASHINGTON — Billionaire Rick Jackson scored an upset victory in the Georgia governor’s race against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R), who was endorsed by both Gov. Brian Kemp and President Trump in the highly competitive runoff race Tuesday. Jackson won 53% of voters in the Peach State, while Jones won…
Joe Tippmann had been antsy the last few weeks. The Jets guard and his wife were trying to buy a house in New Jersey, but Tippmann wasn’t sure about his long-term plans with free agency pending in 2027. But Tippmann’s anxiety ended Monday. The Jets inked the 2023 second-round pick…
Glen Powell and Michelle Randolph are entering the summer season committed to one another. “Glen and Michelle are exclusive, and things have definitely gotten more serious between them,” a source exclusively shared with Us Weekly. “They started out keeping it pretty casual, but over time, they realized they didn’t want…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. couldn’t have a snake in the grass. The wildman Health and Human Services head once came charging over to a little kids’ birthday party after hearing that a snake was in a nearby garden, ripe for the taking, according to his sister. While the innocent, unsuspecting…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced an open lottery for ecstatic New York Knicks fans to get free tickets to a Championship Ceremony at City Hall after a celebratory ticker-tape parade. “The Knicks belong to New York City. And this championship belongs to the people who waited 53 years for it,” Mamdani…
A man was arrested for breaking into a family’s home in Florida, and he ended up being shot by a mother after he threatened her and her children. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office confirmed in a news release that the incident took place on the afternoon of Sunday, June 14.…
Hillary Clinton bashed former President Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection bid as a “terrible mistake” that had major repercussions for the country and his legacy. Clinton contended that Democrats would’ve been able to defeat President Trump if Biden had stepped aside and allowed a new generation of political talent to emerge.…
Fifth Avenue’s prime Midtown shopping stretch between East 40th and East 61st streets is the city’s no. 1 generator of office and retail property taxes compared to any similar set of blocks — a whopping $1.53 billion every year, according to the Fifth Avenue Association business-improvement district. There’s lots of…
Data centers have become the chic new enemy among activists. Critics claim the centers are using inordinate amounts of electricity and water to power artificial intelligence, inspiring protesters to take to the streets and Democratic lawmakers to head to Albany to stymie their development. However, some experts say the anti-data…
QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Central Java, Indonesia [-7.34485373, 110.02748950]What’s in the photo? Mount Sundoro (left) and Mount Sumbing (right)Who took the photo? An unnamed astronaut on board the International Space StationWhen was it taken? May 10, 2021This awesome astronaut photo shows the striking symmetry of “twin” stratovolcanoes at the heart…
Jonathon Cooper was not at the opening day of the Broncos’ mandatory minicamp on Tuesday after being arrested twice in a week. “We’ve excused him from this minicamp,” coach Sean Payton told reporters. “He’s taking this time; obviously, he’s got to work on himself. The club is very much in…
The White House’s UFC Freedom 250 event sparked controversy after a participant disparaged former first lady Michelle Obama. Shortly after defeating fellow heavyweight Derrick Lewis on Sunday, June 14, UFC fighter Josh Hokit raised eyebrows when he declared in a post-fight interview with Joe Rogan that “Michelle Obama is a…
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman has been accused of focusing on herself instead of fixing the city’s horrific homeless crisis. Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez tore into Raman in City Hall on Tuesday, claiming she has ignored long-standing problems while prioritizing her political future. Referring to calls to overhaul the region’s…
Netflix is denying a report that it’s interested in buying Lionsgate — the movie studio behind the “John Wick” and “Hunger Games” franchises — after it purportedly lost to out on acquiring streaming giant Roku to Fox Corp. Netflix is one of a number of media companies eyeing Lionsgate, though…
An elusive dwarf fox that was feared extinct has been photographed for the first time, after being spotted near a highway in Cozumel, Mexico.The tiny animal was part of the mysterious Cozumel fox population, a potentially undescribed species that had not been officially sighted in more than 20 years.Cozumel foxes…
A Red Cross official said on Tuesday that the Ebola epidemic in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo had not yet peaked, and could last for a year. Over 800 cases of the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no proven treatment or vaccine, have been reported in Congo,…
The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James appear to be working on a reunion. According to ESPN insider Brian Windhorst, the Lakers and James are actively negotiating a new contract that would bring the NBA’s all-time leading scorer back to Los Angeles for a record-setting 24th season. Speaking Tuesday on…
A celebration following the New York Knicks’ championship victory ended in tragedy when a family’s beloved dog, Jameson, was fatally shot by a Los Angeles Police Department officer. Topanga Patrol Division police officers responded to reports of a “screaming woman” at an apartment unit in Canoga Park, California, on Saturday,…
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