Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sarcastically offered to give Sen. Elizabeth Warren a tutorial on “Foreign Exchange for Dummies” in a blistering response to her criticism of the government’s intervention to prop up the Japanese yen, The Post has learned. The lefty Massachusetts senator’s recent attack “unfortunately reveals that you know even less about foreign exchange markets than you do about banking,” Bessent wrote in a letter dated Thursday that was exclusively obtained by The Post. “Terrifyingly, the opening paragraph is wrong about where the money came [from], what the transaction was, and whether there was even a borrower,” he added.…
WASHINGTON — A US military member is expected to face criminal charges after winning more than $1 million betting on Polymarket ahead of looming American actions against Iran and Venezuela. The staggering and brazen windfall, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, was confirmed to The Post by a source…
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Friday there may be “work to do” on inflation, though he again danced around his outlook on interest rates during a closely-watched speech at the central bank’s annual Jackson Hole, Wyo., retreat. Warsh said the “good news” is that inflation estimates in the medium-term…
Scientists may have found a way to regenerate the neurons that are lost due to conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, a new laboratory study hints.The research, published Aug. 26 in the journal Cell Biomaterials, suggests that reducing levels of a key protein in another type of cell in the brain, called…
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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. The Yankees and Red Sox will clash Friday to kick off an important AL East series. New bettors interested in wagering on a versatile…
Teddi Mellencamp is showing off her hair regrowth amid her battle with stage IV cancer. In a video shared via her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, August 26, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum filmed herself whipping off her wig and showing her real, shorter hair to the camera. On…
Backlash is growing after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law that critics claim would block people from investigating fraud in immigration services — with congressional Republicans now calling on the Justice Department to intervene. Newsom, a Democrat, signed the controversial law last week, prompting critics to accuse the…
Ryan Fitzpatrick didn’t mince words while discussing the quarterback situation in Cleveland during Prime Video’s coverage of the Browns’ 37-13 win over the Patriots in their preseason finale Thursday night. The retired quarterback-turned-analyst predicted that Deshaun Watson — who coach Todd Monken announced Monday will enter the season as the…
Gladys Knight has announced she’s scaling back her live performances “after much soul searching.” The singer, 82, announced her career decision in a statement made via her Instagram account on Thursday, August 27. “After much soul searching I’ve decided that I will be easing into fewer performances while focusing on…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration is mired in yet another supermarket mess. An online grocery platform that runs a city program for low-income households has stiffed Big Apple grocers to the tune of more than $1 million — even as the city seeks to enlarge the company’s contract to a whopping…
The “autism epidemic,” which has seen a huge rise in the number of people diagnosed with autism in the last 20 years, is a result of the doctors widening the definition of the disorder, while the number of severely disabled autistic people has remained flat, according to the lead researcher…
Michael Zheng walked through hell to play at Flushing Meadows. He was too young to drive, too far away to be driven, too ambitious to pass up the opportunity after being selected to train at the Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center, the site of the U.S. Open. Three…
A brand-new Miss USA has been crowned at one of the biggest beauty pageants of the year. Miss Virginia was crowned the winner on Thursday, August 27, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in Miami. Competing against 50 other women, Justus Kelley wowed the…
A federal judge on Thursday halted — at least for now — attempts to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting. The move stalled the directive for a second time only about a week before the first mail ballots are due to be sent out for the rapidly…
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…
Because he was another first baseman/DH and hit left-handed, Luis García Jr. did not seem like a perfect fit when the Yankees acquired him at the trade deadline. They needed a right-handed bat, which they got a day later in Heliot Ramos. They needed a catcher, which did not happen.…
Lainey Wilson is paying tribute to Dolly Parton with a heartfelt social media post. The country singer, 34, honored her music idol by sharing details of her final call with Parton via an Instagram post shared on Thursday, August 27. “My Dolly. 💛 I felt like you were my friend…
Look out, King Kong! By at least one major metric, One Vanderbilt’s Summit has overtaken the Empire State Building Observatory’s 95-year reign as king of the city’s sky-high viewing decks. Summit, just five years old, brought in more dough in the first half of this year than the iconic Empire…
Chris Sale kept it simple and right to the point when asked how he threw over 100 mph during his shutout victory over the Dodgers on Thursday. Speaking with the Braves’ broadcast after the 1-0 win, Sale was asked the question, to which he replied deadpan: “With my arm.” The joke…
Hollywood is in mourning following the death of country music icon and actress Dolly Parton. “A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth and kindness…
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the US Postal Service from implementing core parts of a new rule it adopted at President Donald Trump’s direction that would tighten mail-in voting requirements ahead of the November congressional elections. US District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston issued a temporary restraining order, opens new…
Millionaires dock their house-sized yachts to the east, and there are miles of farmland and cornfields to the west. The Porters play on a not-so-seen patch of grass that could be plowed for sod while fans brave wooden bleachers that might as well have been installed during the Bush Sr.…
Newark cops were ordered to steer clear of Delaney Hall even after violent weekend clashes rocked the detention facility, an internal police memo obtained by The Post revealed. The June 8 memo illustrates the jurisdictional mess at the now infamous detainee facility, which has become the center of angry protests…
A profane tweet aimed at Elon Musk that eventually led him to leave California has resurfaced after the SpaceX founder became a trillionaire with his company’s record-breaking IPO. Experts say the Golden State lost out on billions when Musk relocated his multi-trillion business empire, which includes Tesla and X, to…
Nobody should be judged for trying. But during Friday night’s 4-1 U.S. men’s soccer World Cup victory against Paraguay, a fan made the worst streaking attempt in the history of sports. During a livestream by streamers Jasontheween and Yugi, a video surfaced on X by the account @ilysalt. A fan…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jennifer Garner rarely leans into polarizing styles, but her latest colorful sundress left the internet chatting. The verdict is in: With Garner’s approval, ombré is making a comeback. We found…
The United States and Iran will sign a peace deal Sunday, President Trump said on Truth Social. Trump called the deal, a “WALL TO NO NUCLEAR WEAPON”, although some key matters are put off until later. “In fact, they no longer want a Nuclear Weapon, nor will they have one,…
There’s nothing pretty about this. A watchdog group tested more than 20 top-selling at-home hair dyes and found toxic chemicals across the board — including a substance classified as a probable human carcinogen that showed up in every single one. “Harmful chemicals have no place in our everyday products,” Oriene…
Four years after he acted like a baby on the World Cup stage, Gio Reyna imitated a pregnant mother in a much more joyous moment. Reyna, 23, put the final touch on USA’s 4-1 rout of Paraguay on Friday night in its first match of the 2026 World Cup, scoring…
The Pitt‘s Sepideh Moafi revealed if she’s coming back for season 3 after cast exits — and those feud rumors. Moafi, 40, who plays Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi, told Gold Derby on Thursday, June 11, that her character will have one of several “staggered entrances,” adding, “I don’t know anything yet.”…
Silicon Valley’s “Big Four” news apps are “doing the bidding of the Democratic Party” and stacking the deck against President Trump and the GOP during early coverage of November’s midterm elections, a new analysis found. A whopping 80% of news stories about the Republican primaries promoted by Apple News, Google…
Here’s some surprisingly sweet science. Americans consume far more sugar than experts recommend — a habit linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and a host of other health problems. But while many people could benefit from scaling back their intake, a new study found that cutting sugar out entirely may…
NBA superstar James Harden was arrested in Houston on Saturday morning. The 36-year-old was taken into custody by the Houston Police Department at 3:41 a.m., according to court records obtained by The California Post, and booked on one misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying weapons. Harden, a former Los Angeles Clippers…
If there’s one weekend this summer you need to spend all your time at home, it’s this one. Major streamers like Netflix, Prime Video and more have just dropped some of the season’s can’t-miss shows, which is why Watch With Us had to cancel our wedding yet again to make…
President Trump is set to meet with Middle East leaders next week as he travels to France for the annual G7 forum – where Iran will be a major topic. The president is expected to head to Evian late Sunday for the Group of 7 gathering, which includes the leaders…
TORONTO – Nearly half of the Yankees’ Opening Day lineup is now on the injured list. Trent Grisham joined the growing list of walking wounded Saturday, being placed on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain that he suffered Friday night in an 8-5 loss at Rogers Centre. To…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Whether Taylor Swift is sitting courtside at a Knicks game or grabbing dinner with fiancé Travis Kelce, the singer is always dressed to the nines. She has a way of…
President Donald Trump on Sunday will become the second octogenarian to occupy the White House – and his admirers told The Post he still has plenty of spring in his step. “At least to date, he has seemed to utterly defy age,” said Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), 55, who ran…
For working Americans with access to a 401(k), there’s perhaps no easier way to save for retirement. You tell your employer how much money you want to contribute per year or per pay period, and that money gets deducted from your paychecks accordingly. Plus, if you’re lucky, you may not only…
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently got a scare that would rattle just about any man. While showering one Friday night, the 54-year-old actor and professional wrestler discovered a painful lump on his left testicle, sending his mind racing. Days later, his doctor told him it could be one of two…
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. The World Cup picks up on Saturday, and New York Post readers can qualify for an exclusive Polymarket welcome offer and grab a $50 bonus when…
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