WASHINGTON — A former Iraqi finance minister who received an “International Women of Courage Award” at an event headlined by then-first lady Jill Biden and then-Secretary of State Tony Blinken has landed on the FBI terrorist watchlist. Taif Sami Mohammed al-Shakarchi, who received the award in March 2022, was celebrated as a “front-line leader against corrupt practices” — but is now banned from entering the US as a security threat, Fox News first reported Friday. The IWOC Award “recognizes women from around the globe who have demonstrated exceptional courage, strength, and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender…
When nature calls, cleaning up is poised to get more expensive due to President Trump’s new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods. The levies, which took effect last weekend after trade talks collapsed, could hike toilet-paper makers’ fiber costs by as much as 11% — with the added…
They’re issuing a moratorium on glass-holes. Uber-exclusive New York nightclub Basement — a subterranean Berlin-inspired techno mecca in Maspeth, Queens — has become notorious for denying visitors who fail its mysterious “vibe check,” among other strict vetting processes. Now, they’re placing another type of ubiquitous club-goer on the blacklist– revelers…
There are many theories as to how the diabetes drug metformin lowers blood sugar levels, but now, scientists think they’ve discovered the main route.It turns out that the drug, primarily used in type 2 diabetes, forces gut cells to absorb and burn extra glucose. It achieves this by messing with…
The Los Angeles Lakers may already have their fallback plan after losing one of the biggest remaining prizes in free agency. Shortly after Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, veteran guard Bruce Brown emerged as a potential Lakers target. “I think he’s in the mix…
Twenty-nine state attorneys general went into an Oakland, California courtroom this month seeking roughly $200 billion from Meta over claims of teen addiction. Their case ended in its second week, with a settlement agreement that requires Meta to pay up to $17 billion across 10 years and make several product…
You won’t have mush fun if you make one wrong move in this trendy outdoor pastime. An ancient food practice is enjoying a major comeback, fueled by social media, the wellness boom, culinary curiosity and a growing desire to reconnect with nature — even in cities like NYC. But the…
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. A slew of NFL preseason finale games take center stage Friday, including the Saints and Cowboys facing off in Dallas. New users looking to…
Jelly Roll opened up about his political views after taking heat for making jokes about President Donald Trump while guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! The country music star, 41, gave an impassioned monologue to kick off his final night on the ABC talk show on Thursday, August 27, addressing speculation…
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…
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 annual Jets vs. Giants preseason showdown takes place Friday, and football handicappers can boost their bankroll by using the BetMGM bonus code POSTBET…
Norway’s King Harald V died on Friday, August 28. He was 89. The Norwegian monarch died at 6:35 a.m. local time at the Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, the royal court said. Harald had been hospitalized on August 17 with a bacterial blood infection. His death comes just one day after the…
Dozens of people in Florida have been diagnosed with a mosquito borne-illness more commonly found in tropical countries. The frightening thing is: They caught it here. Nicknamed “breakbone fever” because it causes agonizing pain in the joints and bones — making it feel like bones are breaking, especially in the…
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…
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…
The United States men’s national team made a statement on Friday. Not with their performance, their tactical adjustments, or effort. But with their jersey. For the first time in decades, the players genuinely love what they’re wearing on the pitch during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In their opening match…
Taylor Swift has always had a friend in Toy Story, so imagine her excitement to record an original song for the fifth movie. Appearing on the Toy Story: 30 Years and Beyond special on 20/20 that aired Friday, June 12, Swift, 36, opened up about her involvement and revealed the…
As water molecules move around the planet through the water cycle, they take on many forms, moving from solid to liquid to gas and back again. They can make up snowpacks melting in the spring, a river rushing to the ocean, clouds carried on sea breezes, and even pee flushed…
SAN FRANCISCO — With a full week, instead of just a few minutes, to prepare this time around, the Giants didn’t find any more success against Javier Assad. Assad, who blanked San Francisco when called into emergency duty last week at Wrigley Field, was just as effective as the Cubs’…
The Love Island USA couples continued to find ways to act on their chemistry by performing sex acts that were caught on the night cameras — before an emotional elimination. Viewers noticed that in footage from the Friday, June 12, episode of the Peacock show, Sincere Rhea and Melanie Moreno…
Tobias Myers is close to rejoining the Mets, but it won’t be as a fully stretched out starting pitcher. The right-hander was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse two weeks ago, at which time team officials indicated Myers could be lengthened into a starter. In his most recent outing on Thursday, he…
Yellowstone‘s Dutton Ranch spinoff introduced a twist by killing off a surprising character in a gruesome death. During the Friday, June 12, episode of the hit Paramount+ series, Chet (Hart Denton) was encouraged by Rob-Will (Jai Courtney) to seek revenge for his firing. Chet decided to seek out Joaquin —…
The Trump administration on Friday said in a filing the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has been delayed due to bad weather which may pose safety concerns for workers and expected it to be completed early on Saturday. Earlier in the day, a federal judge in Washington declined a…
After a three-up, three-down first inning, Nolan McLean’s recent control struggles continued in the Mets’ 7-5 win over the Braves on Friday night at Citi Field. The right-handed pitcher lasted just four innings, allowing three hits, two earned runs, and four walks. He threw 93 pitches. The 24-year-old once again…
Prime Video’s Every Year After hinges on a shocking twist — but is the big secret actually related to another love triangle with two brothers? Based on Every Summer After by Carley Fortune, Every Year After follows Percy (Sadie Soverall), who grew up vacationing in Barry’s Bay and spending all…
A study conducted in March 2026 found considerable variation between foot measurements and the dimensions used in traditional shoe sizing. Researchers suggest this mismatch may contribute to common fit and comfort issues experienced by consumers. The research also identified differences between left and right feet, which can make finding suitable…
President Donald Trump’s EPA is taking a chainsaw to California’s electric vehicle mandates that have spiked costs for cars, trucks — and even leaf blowers, according to critics. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin is asking Congress to waive four rules that allow California to impose strict greenhouse gas regulations…
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The noise inside Los Angeles Stadium on Friday night was deafening; 70,492 fans draped in red, white and blue roared with every American attack and chanted “USA!” throughout the 90-minute match. They were encouraged by a new face on the United States men’s national team. A striker…
Carson Rowland’s absence from Sweet Magnolias has sparked backlash from fans, but the actor has been busy working on a new project — and it’s finally been revealed. Rowland, 28, will have a “recurring role” on NBC’s The Rockford Files, Deadline reported on Thursday, June 11. While Rowland’s character on the…
The US intelligence community’s warrantless surveillance powers expired Friday night, one day after House lawmakers – including 19 Republicans – rejected a short-term extension of the program. The three-week extension of the government’s spying authority, known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), failed a House vote…
TORONTO — Max Fried still has a ways to go before he is pitching for the Yankees again, but he will take another important step in his comeback on Saturday. The left-hander is set to throw a light bullpen session after another round of imaging on his left elbow bone…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Quiet luxury is a style many assume is off limits to shoppers on a budget, but that’s absolutely not the case — especially when you start with a wardrobe basic.…
US forces killed the leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua in an airstrike, President Trump announced Friday. “At my direction, the United States Southern Command delivered a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully execute Niño Guerrero, the infamous leader of Tren De Aragua, one of the most bloodthirsty…
New tech billionaires buying Gulfstreams are ditching flight attendants for a utilitarian approach. They view private jets as transportation, not luxury, opting for fast food to avoid conspicuous consumption. This contrasts with Wall Street and Hollywood’s lavish private flights and charter jet requirements. A new wave of tech billionaires —…
Bo Bichette may have called it while talking to The Post before Friday’s game. “I think I am good enough that my season could look how I want it to look in a week,” Bichette said. “But I also think that I am good enough to where we look up…
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