Vance says US urged Ukraine to go on defense as NATO commends Kyiv for taking fight to Russia

WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance claimed Monday the White House helped slam the brakes on Russia’s offensive by urging Ukraine to play defense — as European leaders back Kyiv’s intensified efforts to strike deep inside Russia. “The Russians, they’re paying a lot for every square kilometer they get. And I think that’s because the United States and NATO have encouraged Ukraine to be more focused on defense — and that’s proven effective,” he told the Times of London. Instead of launching counteroffensives into Russia-occupied Ukrainian land, Vance said “the Trump administration has leaned into” Ukrainians being “maximally defensive.” “It’s allowed…

Want to see France vs. Morocco in the World Cup? Get discounted tickets

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Well, this looks awfully familiar. As fans may recall, France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the 2022 World Cup semifinals four short years ago in Qatar.…

Levi’s debuts “couture jeans” in Paris

Can you wear jeans to a black-tie affair? You can now… at least in Paris. That’s because renowned French designer Christelle Kocher just launched a collection of jeans during Haute Couture week in partnership with Levi’s — oui, the same brand where you got a pair of $21.99 cutoffs at…

Why you should rethink wearing contact lenses on airplanes

‘Tis the season for travel, but here’s some insightful information for jet-setting contact wearers. When packing for a summer trip, you may be tempted to leave your eyeglasses at home and just wear contact lenses on the plane. Before you whip out your boarding pass, though, you may want to…

How much do tickets cost to see Messi in Argentina vs. Egypt in Atlanta?

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Two of the World Cup’s most battle-tested clubs are about to meet in the Hollywood of the South. On Tuesday, July 7, Lionel Messi’s defending…

Eric Swalwell quietly scrubbed from powerful PAC supporting ‘young Dems’

Congressional candidates across the nation will have to navigate what they will do with endorsements and money from disgraced former congressman Eric Swalwell, now considered politically toxic after accusations that he sexually assaulted multiple women. Swalwell’s own political action committee recently scrubbed mentions of him on his website. In 2015,…

Mark Mobius, ‘Indiana Jones of emerging markets,’ dead at 89

Mark Mobius, widely credited as a pioneer in emerging markets investing, died on Wednesday at the age of 89, according to a statement on his LinkedIn page. Known as the “Indiana Jones of emerging markets” for his willingness to unlock new, sometimes hazardous jurisdictions, Mobius relished the challenge. “Volatility,” he wrote in “Passport…

One-way star: Shohei Ohtani will pitch, but not DH against Mets

Shohei Ohtani will be the Dodgers starting pitcher Wednesday night. But in a surprise, the two-way star will not serve as designated hitter in the team’s series finale against the New York Mets. The reason behind the lineup decision wasn’t immediately clear. Since joining the Dodgers and returning from a…

John Fitzgerald, Cowboys icon and two-time Super Bowl champion, dead at 77

Former Cowboys offensive lineman John Fitzgerald has died at the age of 77, the team announced. The two-time Lombardi Trophy winner passed away Tuesday morning; no cause of death was given. He spent his entire 12-year career with Dallas as a pillar of coach Tom Landry’s offense, playing 137 regular…

Magic vs. 76ers prediction: NBA Play-In picks, odds, best Wednesday

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 NBA Play-In tournament continues on Wednesday, following an exciting start to the week with two close finishes. In tonight’s matchup in the East,…

Snap slashes 1K jobs in ‘AI efficiency’ bloodbath

Snap shares spiked 7% on Wednesday after billionaire CEO Evan Spiegel revealed plans to slash about 1,000 jobs and rely on artificial intelligence to take over their work. Spiegel, whose personal fortune is pegged by Forbes at $2.3 billion, said he was “deeply sorry” in a staff memo announcing the…

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