Giants’ late rally falls short, bullpen falters again in loss to Rockies

SAN FRANCISCO — Even when everything goes right for the Giants’ bullpen, something still finds a way to go wrong, especially, it seems, against the Rockies. The Giants were an inning away Friday night from a relief-heavy win over their company at the bottom of the National League West for the second time in the span of a week. And for the second time, it all fell apart before they could close the door completely in what turned out to be yet another agonizing loss — their sixth when leading after eight innings — 4-3. Dylan Smith, the culprit of…

US forces face close shave as Pete Hegseth steps up his war on beards

Things are getting hairy in the US military. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was stunned to find during a recent visit to a US Navy ship that American forces had been flouting a new Pentagon grooming policy, CNN reported Friday. Hegseth issued a memo this past September restricting most service…

DHS probe finds Corey Lewandowski may have improperly awarded government contracts – could face criminal referral: report 

Former Special Government Employee Corey Lewandowski could be facing a criminal referral amid a federal watchdog’s investigation into Department of Homeland contracting during fired former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s tenure, according to a report.  The DHS Office of Inspector General’s (DHS OIG) has found evidence Lewandowski may have been involved…

Coke crushes rival Pepsi on Wall Street as pricey snacks sink stock

Coca-Cola is pounding Pepsi on Wall Street, riding a lean beverage strategy to near-record highs while its bloated rival chokes on a slumping snack business. Coke shares are nearly the highest ever since the Atlanta-based drinks giant entered the stock market over a century ago. Meanwhile, PepsiCo’s stock has tumbled…

Inside Erling Haaland’s quiet life with girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen

Erling Haaland has spent the World Cup looking like EA Sports built a novelty Viking player and maxed out every slider. Norway’s 6-foot-5 goal machine has become one of the tournament’s biggest attractions, scoring in bunches, bulldozing defenses and helping push Norway deeper into the tournament than ever before. But…

House passes 10-day renewal of government’s foreign spy powers

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives unanimously approved a 10-day renewal of the federal government’s foreign spying authority in the early hours of Friday morning, after more than a dozen privacy-minded Republicans voted to kill a measure extending the powers for years more. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance…

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…

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