WASHINGTON — Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday broke his silence on his hospital stay with a statement issued by his office claiming he fell but didn’t suffer a stroke or heart attack — and it included a photo of the politician smiling for extra measure. The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican, who was hospitalized June 14 during what dispatchers suspected was a cardiac event, released the statement the day after Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), 71, suddenly died of heart issues — and following weeks of relative radio silence from McConnell’s camp. The Kentucky pol suffered “minor injuries” in his fall but then…
Charlotte Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson said the franchise’s decision to trade LaMelo Ball was made with a long-term mentality. The goal, short-sighted and shocking as it may appear to some in Charlotte, is to compete for titles, Peterson said. “These decisions are challenging at times, but when you look…
Soccer player Jayden Adams was in a long-term relationship with Aqueelah Adendorf before his untimely death. News broke on Saturday, July 11, that the South African athlete — who played for both the Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana — had died. He was 25. “The South African Football Players Union…
Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper launched a blistering attack on Gov. Gavin Newsom and California lawmakers over the state’s approach to crime, accusing them of failing victims and dragging their feet on reforms backed by voters. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with KCRA 3’s California Politics 360, Cooper said state leaders…
MONTREAL — The final few minutes of Sunday’s game between the Liberty and the Toronto Tempo were chaotic. Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu led the Liberty on a furious second-half comeback for the second consecutive game. But much like Saturday in Minnesota, the Liberty’s efforts came up short in Sunday’s…
Put some “me time” on your weekly schedule. While meditation has plenty of benefits, sitting still isn’t the only way to reduce anxiety and improve overall health. Rather, getting busy between the sheets on your own can have similar perks, according to one expert. It’s not just men who can…
WASHINGTON — What Ben Rice did in the top of the eighth inning Sunday afternoon will not do him much good Monday night in the Home Run Derby. But for the Yankees on Sunday, it was plenty good enough. Rice drilled a two-out triple off the wall in left-center, scoring…
Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton served up plenty of family fun at this year’s Wimbledon. William and Kate, both 44, stepped out on the final day of the iconic tennis tournament on Sunday, July 12, with their eldest children, Prince George, 12, and Princess Charlotte, 11. (The married royals…
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…
Women who use Depo-Provera face a higher risk of developing a slow-growing brain tumor, known as a meningioma, while the contraceptive’s maker, Pfizer, faces hundreds of lawsuits claiming that it was aware of the potential risks. The brand name for depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), Depo-Provera, contains the synthetic progestin hormone and is…
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Meghan McCain issued a solemn tribute to late senator Lindsey Graham following his sudden death at 71. “The first time I met Lindsey Graham, I was 11 years old in a hotel lobby and he had just attended a political event with my dad,” Meghan, 41, wrote via X on…
Vito wants back in the thin club. “Sopranos” actor Joe Gannascoli is mirroring the healthy lifestyle his hefty mobster alter ego ended up embracing on the show — doing everything he can to whack his current extra pounds with a special fitness regimen and strict diet featuring made meals to…
Make it back to back for Jannik Sinner. The top-seeded 24-year-old Italian captured his second straight Wimbledon title Sunday afternoon, defeating No. 2 Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3, 6-4 in a nearly four-hour duel on Centre Court at the All England Club. The win gives Sinner five grand…
One of the most exciting action films ever made is nearly 30 years old, but it feels as fresh today as it did back in 1998. In Run Lola Run, the titular pink-haired heroine, Lola (Franka Potente), has to save her no-good boyfriend, Manni (Moritz Bleibtreu), from certain death. He…
Is it death by fashion? As the wide-leg pants trend continues to take over closets, one particular pair from Zara has fashionistas tripping and face-planting to the ground due to its exaggerated, long fit. The villain pair is supposedly the flowy wide-leg pants, which retail for $45 on the trendy…
Consider the following scenario. Suzy is 63, recently retired, and trying to decide when to start receiving Social Security and how to manage her retirement savings to minimize the tax hit.She opens an AI chatbot, types in the details and gets a calm, well-organized and confident answer: Claim now, convert…
Most families wait to talk about senior care until an emergency hits, but experts say having those discussions early can lead to better outcomes and less conflict. Tatyana Zlotsky, CEO of A Place for Mom in New York City, said 77% of the families she works with tell her they wish they’d…
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…
HBO’s House of the Dragon has introduced tons of onscreen deaths — but how did each character die in George R. R. Martin‘s book? House of the Dragon is following the steps of its predecessor as Game of Thrones also suffered several leaks during its time on HBO. Game of…
A federal judge in California has dealt a major setback to the Trump administration’s effort to tie billions of dollars in federal grants to its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion programs, ruling the White House exceeded its authority by imposing the new conditions on cities and counties on the…
On April 6, the four crewmembers of NASA’s Artemis II mission swooped around the far side of the moon in their Orion spacecraft, disappearing from Earth’s sight and losing all contact with humanity for roughly 40 minutes.At the same time, some 250,000 miles (400,000 kilometers) away, Chris White, the mission’s…
One team’s win is another team’s robbery. England’s 2-1 victory in the quarterfinals of the World Cup did not come without controversy as the ball appeared to strike a camera cable prior to Jude Bellingham’s equalizer in the first half. And Erling Haaland’s father felt Norway was extremely hard done…
Ticketmaster owner Live Nation has maintained an illegal monopoly over the live event and ticketing markets, according to a bombshell verdict announced in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday. The jurors determined that Live Nation, led by CEO Michael Rapino, illegally leveraged its ownership of major concert venues to benefit its…
Could a humanoid robot perform household chores for you? Soon, that might be the case. Chinese robotics company UniX AI has announced the release of Panther, a humanoid service robot designed to help with common household tasks.The robot — which weighs 176 pounds (80 kilograms) and stands 5 feet, 3…
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,…
Dr. Sandra Lee, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper, has gotten candid about her health struggles after she suffered a stroke. Lee rose to fame via YouTube and Instagram, where she uploaded videos of skin extractions. In 2018, she signed with TLC to have her own show, Dr. Pimple Popper, which ran…
Accused serial sex pest Eric Swalwell appears to have used campaign funds to cover a pricey stay at a swanky Times Square hotel where he allegedly raped a former staffer, according to financial disclosures viewed by The Post. The campaign shelled out two separate payments of $1,095.52 on Feb. 26,…
Sydney Sweeney just dropped a fresh ad for American Eagle — and it gave a rise to the teen retailer’s shares. The company’s stock soared 9% on Wednesday — closing north of $19 — after it renewed its tie-up with the “Euphoria” star with a new blitz for denim shorts…
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…
New research on Norway lobsters adds to a growing body of evidence that these crustaceans feel pain — something scientists have long suspected and even inspired David Foster Wallace’s famous 2004 essay “Consider the Lobster.”In a study published April 13 in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers found that two drugs…
We’re flush with drugs — but they’ve lost their edge. An antibiotic-resistant superbug responsible for bad diarrhea and fever symptoms has been on the rise in the US since at least 2023, according to explosive new data detailed by the CDC. Shigella infections were once easily zapped by antibiotics like azithromycin…
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. The 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament continues today with two more matchups; first up, the Orlando Magic head to Philadelphia to face off with the 76ers.…
Neighbors has been largely forgotten for decades, but this was the last film made by John Belushi before his death. It also reunited Belushi with his Blues Brothers costar, Dan Aykroyd, one last time as they essentially traded their comic personas. For this story, Belushi played the uptight Earl Keese…
Republicans in the California State Assembly on Wednesday ripped into Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and his state attorney general, Rob Bonta, for showboating on tackling fraud. The assemblymembers called for a focused legislative response to examine the full scope of fraud, including failures in oversight. Reforms are needed to protect…
Amazon warehouse workers kept on working as a colleague died after collapsing on the floor of an Amazon facility in Oregon earlier this month — with a manager telling one employee to look away instead of help, according to a shocking report. After the unnamed 46-year-old worker fell at the…
Booking.com phishers could be invading your inbox. The travel and hotel reservation platform notified customers this past week that their personal information, such as names, email addresses, phone numbers and booking details, may have been compromised in the breach, according to posts on social media. “We’re writing to inform you…
Over the past 10,000 years, natural selection has contributed to the evolution of nearly 500 genes in the DNA of West Eurasians, affecting their looks and susceptibility to different illnesses, a new study finds.Natural selection in this group led to an increased frequency of light skin tone, red hair, and…
Things seem serious between Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart and his model girlfriend, Marissa Ayers. Ayers was emotional while discussing her “very transformative year” and her relationship with Dart in a TikTok video on Friday, her 23rd birthday. “I have felt so grateful,” Ayers said in a “get ready with me”…
Investigation Discovery’s documentary episode about The Jerry Springer Show featured new allegations about physical threats, sexual harassment, KKK guests and more. The Jerry Springer Show, which aired from 1991 to 2018, started as a traditional talk show but was reformatted due to low ratings. It became infamous for its new…
Choosing a commercial coffee machines supplier can look straightforward at first. A business receives a few recommendations, compares prices, reviews drink options, and starts deciding which setup feels most suitable. Yet the stronger decision usually depends on something wider than the machine itself. The supplier behind it has a…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated Wednesday that Trump’s no-tax-on-overtime incentive is meant to offset the loss of labor by newly deported illegal immigrants. “As Kelly [Loeffler] and I go out and talk to employers and workers around the country, they all want more overtime,” he told The Post. “And there…
Three large advertising agencies settled a Federal Trade Commission probe accusing them of violating antitrust law by conspiring to boycott online media platforms based on political content they didn’t like, the agency said Wednesday. Investigators accused Dentsu, Publicis and WPP of steering clients’ ads away from platforms featuring “disfavored” viewpoints, ostensibly to…
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