Exclusive | Summer airfare could spike more than $100 as jet fuel prices rise over Iran war: experts
Travelers could soon see summer air travel tickets jump by more than $100 as the oil economy continues to reel from the war on Iran, sending jet fuel prices sky-high, The Post has learned. Iran’s blockage of the Strait of Hormuz – which typically sees 20% of the world’s oil supply pass through – has sent major oil benchmarks above $100 a barrel and pushed national average gasoline prices to their highest level since October 2023. The historic energy disruption has had the same impact on jet fuel, which hit $3.99 a gallon on Friday — just ahead of the…
Bank of America has settled a civil lawsuit brought by women who accused the bank of facilitating their sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, court records showed on Monday. Lawyers for the bank and the women told Manhattan-based US District Judge Jed Rakoff in a March 12 telephone call that they had reached a “settlement in principle,” a court filing…
Long before dinosaurs roamed the land, Earth looked very different from the planet we know today. Around 500 million years ago, most of Earth’s surface was bare rock and dry soil. There were no trees, no grass and no flowers. Life existed almost entirely in the oceans.Then something amazing happened:…
Seasonal allergies are nothing to sniff at. Spring allergy season is worsening with each passing year, as winds carrying pollen from other regions, combined with warmer temperatures, are making symptoms more unpredictable and unbearable. And with some parts of the country now experiencing pollen year-round, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation…
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. One billion dollars is again being dangled to anyone who can successfully put together a perfect March Madness bracket. Kalshi — the prediction market…
Disturbing warning ChatGPT could turn into ‘sexy suicide coach’ as company pushes for erotic chatbot
Mental-health experts advising OpenAI are reportedly furious over the company’s push to roll out an erotic chatbot that one adviser warned could become a “sexy suicide coach.” A group of outside advisers to the AI giant warned that its pivot to offer a so-called “adult mode” could expose millions of…
Meta’s stock jumped more than 3% in early Monday trading on news that Mark Zuckerberg’s company is planning to cut more than 20% of the company’s workforce as it ramps up spending on artificial intelligence. Senior employees at the tech giant have been told to start preparing for the layoffs…
A single shot of self-amplifying RNA can repair tissue damage from a heart attack, new research in pigs and mice shows.It can take weeks or months to recover from a heart attack, but the new study explored a novel way to boost the production of a natural heart-repairing hormone with…
Good health is going up in smoke for some weed users. Recently, ERs have been flooded with visitors complaining of stomach-churning pain that leaves them next to a toilet vomiting for hours on end — all after lighting up. These “scromiting” episodes — so nicknamed because sufferers are often both…
Joel Sherman is back with his “3 Things I Think” video series, and the latest edition focuses on rising Yankees starter Cam Schlittler. The 25-year-old wasn’t on anyone’s radar at this time last year as a potential difference-maker in the rotation so soon. Joel’s not sure he’s ever seen a…
Meet ‘The Madison’ Cast After Shocking Deaths: Who Do Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell and More Play?
Taylor Sheridan has assembled a star-studded cast in his newest hit The Madison — but who does each actor play after numerous shocking onscreen deaths? According to the official synopsis, The Madison follows the Clyburn family from New York City, who “relocate to the Madison River valley of southwest Montana…
Gas prices reach highest level since October 2023 as oil holds above $100 per barrel; US stocks jump
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,…
A dangerous dinner party left a young cancer survivor hospitalized with a rare, life-threatening illness. After sharing a meal with friends last month, 24-year-old Trinity Peterson-Mayes found herself unable to swallow, speak or move. “Slowly, over the course of 24 hours, I went from not being able to chug water…
Mikayla Blakes took in the scene of the 2022 men’s Final Four inside the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. She was there for her older brother, Jaylen, then a freshman at Duke. Blakes had been along for his team’s journey to college basketball’s biggest stage. She witnessed the adversity, the…
Yep, you read that title correctly. This is a movie about a real estate agent who forms a connection with a ghost haunting a house she’s trying to sell. But the craziest thing about this premise? How well it works! It’s a charming mix of romance, mystery, and supernatural elements,…
Travis Kelce’s contract details have been revealed. Kelce signed a one-year, $12 million deal last week to return to the Chiefs for his 14th NFL season, after contemplating retirement in the offseason. The money is fully guaranteed — though $9 million comes in the form of roster bonuses, per Sports…
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…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! When it comes to warm-weather style, Jessica Alba always seems to get it right — and her latest sundress look is the perfect example. Floaty, feminine and easy to throw…
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…
What You Didn’t See on TV at the 2026 Oscars: Sweet PDA, Reunions and Deep Conversations (Exclusive)
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…
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. …
Christmas came early for Taylor Swift fans on Tuesday, December 23, with the early release of the last two episodes of her Disney+ docuseries, The End of an Era. In the two-part finale, the Grammy winner, 36, opened up about what she wanted The Eras Tour to mean to her…
Long live bacteria! You’ve surely heard of probiotics, which can help maintain a healthy gut for better digestion, nutrient absorption and immune support. But a budding class of probiotics called “psychobiotics” is being touted for mental health benefits, too, with promises of improving mood, cognition and anxiety — without medication.…
Popular Australian sport presenter Duncan McKenzie-McHarg has died at the age of 41, his family has confirmed The freelance broadcaster died on Wednesday after falling off a building in Los Angeles, according to police. Photos shared on McKenzie-McHarg’s Instagram page have been filled with emotional tributes from colleagues and fans,…
Kate Hudson has no regrets about turning down the role of Mary Jane Watson in Spider-Man. The actress, 46, addressed her decision on the Monday, December 22, edition of Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, confirming, “yes, I did. And now that I look back, it’s one of…
About 1,500 years ago, early Christian monks and adherents of the Persian religion Zoroastrianism lived together without conflict in northern Iraq, according to a new study.This wasn’t the only place where Zoroastrians mingled with people of other faiths; a 2,000-year-old sanctuary discovered in modern Georgia reveals a mixture of Zoroastrian…
Karl-Anthony Towns on Sunday night did something he had done only once before. Towns finished with two points, marking only the second time in his entire NBA career he recorded fewer than six points in a game (he also scored two points, in 22 minutes, in a game in November…
Amanda Bynes says she’s lost nearly 30 pounds after using Ozempic. The former actress, 39, shared a photo of herself via Instagram Stories on Monday, December 22, writing, “I usually don’t like paparazzi pictures bc I was 180lbs but now I’ve lost 28lbs on ozempic! I’m down to 152lbs. I…
There’s no brushing this off. Former first son Hunter Biden estimated in a new interview that he is in debt to the tune of up to $15 million, and admitted that “I have no idea” how to pay that amount back. “Nobody’s riding to the rescue for Hunter Biden,” the…
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…
Below Deck Mediterranean just hit an all time guest low with a group that pooped in the shower before trying to hide it in the drain. During the Monday, December 22, episode of the hit Bravo series, Kizzi Kitchener went to clean up after the newest group of guests when…
Call ’em laugh lines, battle blemishes or experience etchings. Wrinkles are a natural and universal part of aging. These creases primarily form as the skin loses collagen and elastin, which provide structure, firmness and elasticity. Certain habits can accelerate this process, making lines and grooves appear earlier and deeper. Blame…
Disgraced first son Hunter Biden turned on his father Joe in a wide-ranging podcast interview this week, acknowledging that the 46th president’s lax immigration policy and decision to pull US forces out of Afghanistan were both catastrophic failures. “We need vibrant immigration,” the 55-year-old told “The Shawn Ryan Show” in…
Scientists have found a new way to manipulate graphene to create a substance with record-breaking energy and power density.When incorporated into energy storage devices called supercapacitors, this new form of graphene could be the key to high-capacity, fast-charging energy storage that could deliver power more quickly than conventional batteries, the…
The legendary USC-Notre Dame rivalry is staring at its end after 78 straight seasons. The two schools announced their annual clashes won’t continue on Monday afternoon after failing to reach an agreement to maintain the football rivalry, which had begun back in 1926 and had only been interrupted during World…
The Office’s Melora Hardin detailed the aftermath of being fired from Back to the Future after shooting weeks of footage as Marty McFly’s love interest. “Back to the Future was a huge disappointment. I was 17, you know. I burst into tears,” Hardin, 58, told Entertainment Weekly in an interview…
President Trump received some rare good polling news Monday as a new survey shows him with his highest approval rating since early fall. The poll of likely voters by InsiderAdvantage shows 50% approve of the job Trump is doing while 41% disapprove, with the remaining 9% undecided. Monday’s results mark…
John Harbaugh isn’t focusing on anything other than the Ravens game against the Packers on Saturday, even with questions about his job security starting to arise. The Ravens are on the cusp of being eliminated from postseason contention despite coming into the year as a heavy favorite to reach the…
Steven Spielberg once refused to direct Ben Affleck in a film, filmmaker Mike Binder claims. While appearing on a recent episode of Stephen Baldwin’s “One Bad Movie” podcast, Binder, 67, said that he and Spielberg, 79, had been in talks for the latter to direct Man About Town, which hit…
Zoh’s gonna feel the Bern. Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor by his socialist idol Bernie Sanders during a rollicking New Year’s Day public ceremony in Lower Manhattan, the incoming Hizzoner announced Monday. The planned Inauguration Day “block party” near City Hall will be the second time Sanders — a Brooklyn…
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