Brent crude oil held above $100 per barrel on Monday, pushing national average gasoline prices to their highest level since October 2023 as President Trump urged allies to help protect oil tankers from Iranian attacks in the key Strait of Hormuz. As the US pressed hard to reopen the conduit, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose about 550 points, or 1.2%, as of 10:15 a.m. Eastern Time and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq went up 1.3% and 1.5%, respectively. The gains came after steep losses last week. Iran’s shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz — a critical Persian Gulf chokepoint…
The cast of Bridesmaids reunited at the 2026 Oscars, but one woman was conspicuous by her absence: Wendi McLendon-Covey. In an Instagram post late Sunday, March 15, the comedian and actress, 56, revealed why she declined the invitation to present with her one-time costars, including Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy,…
WASHINGTON — President Trump will sign an executive order Monday afternoon formally creating an anti-benefit fraud task force chaired by Vice President JD Vance — the president’s designee to lead a nationwide “war on fraud.” Vance will join Trump in the Oval Office for the signing, underscoring the president’s continued…
Today’s top story Hexagonal diamonds could open up a wealth of new applications. (Image credit: FlashMovie via Getty Images)Researchers in China claim to have synthesized the very first samples of “hexagonal diamond” — a mysterious and coveted material believed to be harder, stiffer and chemically tougher than natural diamond.Scientists have…
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. With THE PLAYERS Championship in the rearview window, golf season is in full swing. Now’s the time to turn our eyes to the next…
Hollywood heavyweights lit up our TV screens as they celebrated acclaimed cinematic achievements at the 2026 Academy Awards. But as celebrities gathered inside Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 15, many of the night’s most enthralling moments happened while the cameras weren’t rolling. From rapturous applause for personal favorites…
WASHINGTON — President Trump was stunned to learn last week that US intelligence indicates new Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay — and that his father, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, feared his suitability to rule the Islamic Republic for that reason, The Post can reveal. Trump couldn’t…
Team USA’s win didn’t come without controversy. The United States defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 at loanDepot park on Sunday night to advance to the World Baseball Classic championship game, but the final called strike had the DR fuming, and rightfully so. American pitcher Mason Miller fired the ball and…
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President Trump said he was “so thrilled” by Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr’s threat to revoke the licenses of broadcasters who peddle “hoaxes and distortions” related to the Iran war. Trump ripped outlets that distribute AI-generated content created by the Tehran regime, which he labeled the “master of media…
Amazon has been signaling that it wants a piece of the Saks empire — including possibly buying it outright — even as its prospects to break into the luxury market have been complicated by its controversial role in the retailer’s bankruptcy, The Post has learned. About three months before the…
A 13.9-foot-tall (4.24 meters) bronze equestrian statue of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. (Image credit: Getty Images)QUICK FACTSName: Equestrian statue of Marcus AureliusWhat it is: A bronze statue of a Roman emperor on horsebackWhere it is from: Rome, ItalyWhen it was made: Circa A.D. 175The tradition of depicting emperors on horseback…
Throbbing pain getting on your nerves? Some 120 million to 130 million Americans — nearly half of US adults — are believed to take an over-the-counter pain reliever at least once a week. Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980, use them most frequently. But they don’t always find relief.…
The women’s NCAA Tournament starts Wednesday with the First Four and will captivate the sports world’s attention until April 5, when a champion will cut down the nets in Phoenix. A year ago, UConn left no doubt in reclaiming its place atop women’s basketball. It reminded the world that the…
While nearly all of the past Bachelorettes reunited ahead of Taylor Frankie Paul’s season 22, a few leading ladies were noticeably missing — and still showed their support with a sweet virtual message. “There are some people who couldn’t be here, so I have something to show you,” Trista Sutter…
MIAMI — Chants of “U-S-A, U-S-A,” could be heard on the concourses and hallways of loanDepot Park late Sunday night after Team USA finally matched its billing and beat the powerhouse Dominican Republic team to advance to the finals of the World Baseball Classic. Happily, Team USA is rewriting a…
After Timothée Chalamet took aim at the ballet and opera communities, that was pretty much all the 2026 Oscar attendees could speak about. “Security is extremely tight tonight,” host Conan O’Brien opened his Sunday, March 15, monologue. “I’m told there’s concerns about a tax from both the opera and ballet…
TAMPA — With a week left in camp before the Yankees head west, Brent Headrick took his latest swing to claim one of the final two bullpen spots. The big lefty tossed a scoreless inning of relief and struck out a pair on Sunday in the 12-1 loss to the…
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet have been causing a stir since they were first linked in April 2023. News broke in spring 2023 that the Kardashians star and the Oscar nominee were spending time together following Jenner’s split from on-off boyfriend Travis Scott. (Jenner shares daughter Stormi and son Aire…
President Trump threw his support behind Mark Levin amid the radio host’s bitter back-and-forth feud with podcaster Megyn Kelly. Trump praised Levin as a “truly Great American Patriot” who was “somewhat under siege by other people with far less Intellect, Capability, and Love for our Country,” in a Truth Social…
Mike Brown is ticked off by the starts but isn’t considering a lineup change. At least not yet. “Right now I don’t feel the need to,” Brown said Sunday after his team beat the shorthanded Warriors 110-107, but not before falling into a 21-point hole in the first quarter. “But…
Conan O’Brien kicked off the 2026 Oscars with a joke-filled monologue — and couldn’t resist roasting Timothée Chalamet over his recent dig at the ballet and opera communities. “Security is extremely tight tonight. I just got to mention that,” the comedian, 62, began his the Sunday, March 15, awards show monologue…
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Cameron Young was awarded the shiny gold trophy for winning the Players Championship late Sunday afternoon at TPC Sawgrass. His play in Sunday’s final round was as clutch as it was flawless as he overcame a four-shot deficit to start the day and outdueled Matt…
Not so good news for man’s best friend. While our furry companions may live longer, they also face a higher risk of developing harmful conditions, like “dog dementia.” And just like in humans, signs of one particular condition can get past the notice by even the most devoted pet owners.…
Aaron Rodgers may be 42, but he can still trash-talk with the best of them. The Steelers quarterback had some fun with Lions linebacker Jack Campbell during Sunday’s chaotic 29-24 win, mocking the just-minted Pro Bowler for not tracking him down faster. Rodgers’ saucy side came out after Campbell initially…
On December 3, King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, hosted a lavish state banquet for Germany’s president at Buckingham Palace, but it was Prince William and Princess Kate who commanded the most attention. Kate, dazzling in the Strathmore Rose Tiara, the largest and most dramatic headpiece she’s ever…
Convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s fake passport, one of the most intriguing pieces of evidence in the federal sex-trafficking case against the late financier, is included in the latest trove of records released by the Trump Justice Department early Tuesday. The green passport, purporting to be issued by Austria, gives a…
Americans on weight-loss drugs aren’t just trimming their figures — they’re shrinking their grocery bills, too, according to a new study. Households with members who start taking blockbuster GLP-1 appetite suppressants such as Ozempic and Wegovy slash food spending within months, with the steepest pullbacks hitting snacks and other calorie-rich…
A new brain-machine interface (BMI) uses light to “speak” to the brain, mouse experiments show.The minimally invasive wireless device, which is placed under the scalp, receives inputs in the form of light patterns, which are then conveyed to genetically modified neurons in brain tissue.In the new study, these neurons activated…
The flu had a glow-up. This year’s flu season is proving to be worse than normal, with hospitalizations up significantly compared to last year, and the CDC reporting 4.6 million cases of the flu so far. But with peak flu season still going on until at least February, signs of…
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 tri-state NHL rivalry is renewed as the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders face off in Elmont on Tuesday night. Fanatics Sportsbook…
Are Zendaya and Tom Holland Traitors or are they Faithful? The engaged couple enjoyed a family game night with Tom’s parents and siblings on Sunday, December 21, as they visited London’s The Traitors: Live Experience. Tom and Zendaya, both 29, got into the festive mood with a family trip to…
WASHINGTON — The Kennedy Center will be screening a film in the New Year about Orthodox Christianity, which has been experiencing a surge of converts in recent years, in an effort to promote works that will connect with viewers “across religious traditions.” Billed as a black-and-white art film, director Josh…
Jeffrey Epstein named Jes Staley and Lawrence Summers as executors of his estate in draft wills, newly released Justice Department records show — a revelation that brings fresh scrutiny to the late pedophile and financier’s ties to powerful men. The documents, unsealed this week as part of a Justice Department…
A Baltimore jury ordered Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries to pay over $1.5 billion to a woman who claimed decades of exposure to asbestos in the company’s talc-based products caused her peritoneal mesothelioma, a form of cancer. Jurors in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Md., on Monday found the company, two of…
Brian Burns might not be able to overcome the stench of the Giants’ 2-13 record and Myles Garrett’s incredible season to win NFL Defensive Player of the Player, but he is headed back to the Pro Bowl. Burns was the only Giant named to the Pro Bowl games. That ended…
Travis Kelce doesn’t appear in the last two episodes of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour docuseries, but he still found a way to sneak in some praise for his partner. In the final installment of Taylor Swift: The End of an Era, Swift, 36, reads a card from her then-boyfriend, also…
New York City’s incoming first lady, Rama Duwaji, griped at how she’s widely become known as “Zohran Mamdani’s wife” and not for her art — as she vowed not to give up her day job when she takes on official duties. The 28-year-old illustrator lamented her newfound fame in a fawning…
Consumers already battered by higher prices are about to feel another squeeze — and this one is coming from copper. Copper prices have surged past $12,000 per metric ton for the first time, setting a record on the London Metal Exchange and triggering fresh cost pressures across the economy. The…
A few months from now, a NASA spacecraft called the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) will begin its 20th year of observing the Red Planet from above. And, like most 20-year-olds on Earth, MRO’s camera roll is absolutely packed.According to NASA, MRO has just taken its 100,000th photo of the Martian…
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. NFL Week 17 kicks off with a three-game Christmas Day slate for football fans, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos collide Thursday…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! A new year calls for a little fashion reset, and Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale is the perfect place to start. The big event, which will run from now until January 5,…
President Trump bragged Tuesday that his tariffs were responsible for the “great” surging US economy. Trump took the victory lap just after the Commerce Department announced the economy had grown at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter — marking the most rapid expansion in two years.…
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