White House chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer, Trump announces

President Trump has just announced that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with “early stage breast cancer.” “She has a fantastic medical team, and her prognosis is excellent!,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “During the treatment period, she will be spending virtually full time at the White House, which makes me, as President, very happy! “Her Strength and her Commitment to continue doing the job she loves, and does so well, while undergoing treatment, tells you everything you need to know about her. “Susie, as one of my closest and most important advisors, is tough and…

Live Science Today: ‘Hexagonal’ diamonds and fish scale down

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…

Target this early Masters Tournament sleeper

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…

USC women’s basketball hopes to go on run with Jazzy Davidson cleared

Earlier this week, the USC women’s basketball team delivered essential news about its postseason fate. Jazzy Davidson was back. The star freshman’s return after suffering a shoulder injury in the Big Ten Tournament was far more crucial than where the team was seeded or who it played in the opening…

Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius: The only surviving larger-than-life-size statue of a pagan Roman emperor — a rarity that Michelangelo refurbished

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…

UConn women’s back-to-back March Madness destiny is far from guarenteed

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…

USA finally looked like the WBC favorite when it needed to most

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…

Max Schuemann continues strong spring amid long shot to make Yankees roster

Observations from Yankees spring training on Sunday. Good start Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk, brought in to mash lefties, delivered a single in his first at-bat Sunday against Tigers southpaw Framber Valdez.  De-Boot Paul DeJong could not handle a ground ball behind second base in the fourth inning, resulting in the…

Toledo vs. Louisville prediction: Odds, picks, best bet for Boca Raton Bowl

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 line tends to gravitate toward a Power 4 against a Group of Five team in a bowl game, especially when the latter has lost its coach. …

The changes behind the Nets’ dramatic defensive turnaround

At the start of the season, the Nets were on pace to have the worst defense in history. So far in December, they are vying to have the best in the NBA. How? Buy-in. Activity. And Noah Clowney. “I think it’s credit to the coaches to find a way to…

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