Lindsey Graham’s sudden death could hamstring Trump’s Senate agenda — after rogues and Mitch McConnell cut margin

WASHINGTON — The tragic, sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham has left a void in the Senate and shrunk the GOP’s majority in the upper chamber, while sparking a mad dash to fill his shoes. Graham, 71, died from a “brief and sudden illness” Saturday evening, the South Carolina senator’s office revealed. His tragic passing means Republicans’ edge in the Senate will slip down to 52-47 seats — but that’s only on paper. There are ongoing concerns about the health of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), 84, who is currently hospitalized. There are also several Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.)…

Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 loss was a record setting win for sportsbooks

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. A stunning result in the octagon turned out to be the worst case scenario for bettors and sweat-free, lucrative win for sportsbooks. “Conor McGregor-Max Holloway was…

Can fabric softener and dryer sheets give you cancer?

It’s not uncommon these days to browse online and see claims that yet another common household item causes cancer. The latest culprits? The fabric softener and dryer sheets you reach for while doing laundry. But the science behind the viral claims that these staples expose people to chemicals linked to cancer…

NBC News NOW reveals programming change, promotes  former CNN-er

Streaming service NBC News NOW is expanding its programming to 14 hours every weekday with a new two-hour show hosted by Christine Romans, a veteran business journalist.  Romans, who joined NBC News in 2023 after 24 years at CNN, has been promoted to chief business correspondent and will anchor a…

Lakers star Luka Doncic finds out fate for NBA awards

Despite falling short of the games played-threshold, Lakers star Luka Doncic will be eligible for the league’s end-of-season awards voting, including All-NBA. The NBA and NBPA announced in a joint statement on Thursday morning that Doncic’s Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge for the 65-game award rule was honored. Pistons star Cade Cunningham…

Influencers roasted for hiring ‘Coachella stylists’ — and paying thousands of dollars for the ‘horrendous’ looks: ‘This is hot garbage’

For Coachella, wannabe fashionistas are spending big bucks — but their “horrendous” ‘fits are forcing social media to ask, “What the literal f- -k?” Quizzical eyebrows are being raised across the internet as influencers, such as Montse Lewin, a content creator from Los Angeles, are paying hundreds — or even…

Trump administration looks to Ford, GM in WWII-style weapons push: report

The Trump administration has quietly approached US industrial giants including Ford and General Motors about potentially boosting weapons production, according to a report. Senior Pentagon officials have held talks with Ford CEO Jim Farley and GM boss Mary Barra about whether the automakers could help the military replenish its weapons…

Exclusive | Gen Z and parents favor old-school tech like iPods and digital cameras for a simpler, less plugged-in life: ‘People are just sick of it’

They’re tossing tech to the trash and seizing a retro reboot. Gen Zers are ditching sleek smartphones and algorithm-fed apps for vintage flip phones, once-coveted iPods, digital cameras, even typewriters — and jump-starting a simpler, less plugged-in life.  And parents are scooping up retro tech for their children, too, as…

Mets trade Richard Lovelady to Nationals in latest breakup with reliever

In what sure looks like the end of this relationship — but with these two, never say never — the Mets and Richard Lovelady have broken up again.  The Mets traded the lefty, who had been designated for assignment once more, to the Nationals for cash considerations on Thursday.  Lovelady…

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