Mauricio Pochettino lauds Folarin Balogun’s overturned suspension: ‘We were punished enough’

SEATTLE — U.S. national team coach Mauricio Pochettino passionately defended the decision by FIFA to allow Folarin Balogun to play in the Round of 16 at the World Cup, saying his red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina was wrong to begin with. “We celebrate that decision,” Pochettino said. “We were punished enough against Bosnia-Herzegovina to play with 10 men, 30 minutes, in a decision that was completely unfair. But it’s not only because I am the head coach of the U.S. men’s national team, I need to defend my side. It’s only because I think 100 or 99.9 percent, that we all…

Lakers’ Luka Doncic making most of NBA offseason

Luka Doncic appears to be making the most of his NBA offseason. Doncic posted a series of photos on his Instagram Story on Sunday afternoon that included pictures of him enjoying some time out on the water. The first photo of Doncic featured him free-falling into the ocean with his…

Biden’s illegal immigration surge triggered 30% rise in home prices, $ 20% in rents, Fed paper finds

A new Federal Reserve working paper found the record surge in illegal immigration during the Biden administration triggered higher home prices and rents. The findings arrive as immigration remains a polarizing political issue. Republicans argue former President Joe Biden’s border policies strained housing and public resources, while Democrats say immigration helped ease labor shortages…

Billionaires’ Row tower signs new tenant

Anchorage Capital Advisors is the latest tenant to sign on at 125 W. 57th St., the 265,000 square-foot boutique office tower on Billionaires’ Row developed by global investment management firm Cain and Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners. The deal for two full floors brings the project to nearly 75% leased less than…

A topical acne drug might be the next big thing in treating hair loss

A common acne medication may do more than clear skin. In a late-stage clinical trial, a higher concentration of it helped men with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) regrow and retain hair, with effects lasting over a year. “This is highly encouraging news for the millions of men affected by pattern hair…

2026 Stanley Cup odds: The Avalanche enter the playoffs as the favorite

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 Colorado Avalanche have been the favorite to win the Stanley Cup for essentially the entire season. The Avs were part of a pack…

Dow surges, oil drops nearly 10% after Iran opens Strait of Hormuz

Stocks surged as oil prices plunged sharply on Friday, with US crude for May delivery falling 9.8% to $85.37 a barrel after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open.” The oil selloff came as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon raised hopes that disrupted supply could return to market,…

Trump vows answers on 10 ‘missing’ scientists: ‘I hope it’s random’

WASHINGTON — President Trump declared Thursday that his administration will have an answer within the next few days to questions about 10 scientists who have mysteriously died or disappeared over the past three years. Theories about the scientists have spread online, but there is no known evidence of a connection between those deaths and disappearances. “I hope it’s random, but we’re…

Beyond the memes: Understanding the unique roles of gold and Bitcoin

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Inflation panic has a very specific vibe.  On cable news, trustworthy-sounding anchors try to sell you gold coins for your IRA. On YouTube, guys with laser eyes in their…

Your hour by hour guide to getting the best night’s sleep

Eight hours of nightly sleep might seem like an unattainable dream. Experts generally recommend seven to nine hours of slumber for better physical, cognitive and emotional health, but over 35% of US adults don’t consistently log that much time in Snoozeville. Instead of focusing on the time you spend in…

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