Trump lifts defense sanctions on Turkey, clearing way to give Erdogan F-35s — despite GOP, Israeli opposition

ANKARA, Turkey — President Trump said Tuesday he was lifting sanctions that bar the sale of certain military equipment to Turkey — potentially paving the way for the provision of advanced F-35 fighter jets. “We don’t want to sanction friends,” Trump told reporters. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis Trump in 2020 imposed sanctions on Turkey under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act as punishment for the Eurasian nation buying S-400 surface-to-air missiles from Russia — formalizing a 2019 decision that removed Turkey from eligibility for F-35s. This…

Colorful ‘painting-like’ ripples cover an ancient seafloor structure the Bahamas — Earth from space

QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Great Bahama Bank, Bahamas [23.547188707, -76.46352937]What’s in the photo? Submerged sandbanks and seagrass beds in shallow waterWhich satellite took the photo? Landsat 8When was it taken? Feb. 15, 2020This ethereal satellite snap shows beautiful, “painting-like” folds within an ancient underwater structure in the Bahamas.The Great Bahama…

Shohei Ohtani hits 299th career home run as Dodgers down Rockies

Another milestone is within Shohei Ohtani’s reach. Ohtani’s next home run will be his 300th in the major leagues. No. 299 came in a wild 11-inning, 8-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night — the Dodgers’ first extra-inning game of the season. The game had everything. A middle-inning…

Belgium exposed the defensive cracks USMNT showed all World Cup long

SEATTLE — The United States men’s national team finally showed the cracks along the fault lines that had been there from the beginning. Their vulnerable defense that bent through friendlies, shined and survived in the group stage, and escaped against Bosnia and Herzegovina, finally fractured Monday night. “Today wasn’t a…

NBA championship odds: Thunder in pole position entering the playoffs

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. We’ve gone the full 82, and now the real fun begins. The NBA Play-In Tournament will tip this week as an appetizer to the NBA Playoffs…

NHL Stanley Cup futures: Be wary of heavy favorites entering the playoffs

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 essentially spent the entire regular season atop the betting board. The Avs were one of a handful of teams, along…

Doctors expose ‘buffalo hump’ as potential sign of hidden health conditions

A fatty bulge at the base of the neck — commonly known as a “buffalo hump” — isn’t always just a cosmetic concern, as experts say it can sometimes signal an underlying condition. As more Americans grapple with poor posture, obesity and chronic conditions requiring long-term medications, experts warn that these…

Warriors fall to Clippers in preview of NBA play-in matchup

Steve Kerr said it himself. There wasn’t much for either team to glean from Sunday night’s regular-season finale between the Warriors and Clippers. The teams will meet again with far higher stakes in three days, meaning neither coach wanted to show his hand in a 115-110 loss to LA. “Wednesday…

Islanders’ regular-season finale will have preseason-tryout feel

Game 82 of 2025-26 looks set to be the first preseason game of 2026-27. After the Islanders were officially eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday with a 4-1 loss to the Canadiens, coach Pete DeBoer indicated he’d like to use the last game of the season — a home match…

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