Dow bounces back from 800-point drop — but stagflation fears remain as Iran conflict continues

Stocks went on a rollercoaster ride Monday — with the Dow finishing in positive territory on upbeat comments from President Trump after plunging nearly 900 points on simmering stagflation fears. After days of mixed messages from the White House, the commander-in-chief said the conflict was “very far ahead of schedule,” sparking a late-Monday rally. The Dow closed up about 239 points, or 0.5%, while the Nasdaq and S%P 500 went up 1.4% and 0.8%, respectively. West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices closed at $94.77 after soaring past $100 a barrel earlier in the day and briefly topping $120 – stoking…

US gunmaker Ruger accuses Italian rival Beretta of plotting stealth takeover

America’s largest gunmaker, Sturm Ruger & Co., accused the parent company of Italian arms firm Beretta of trying to stealthily seize control of the Connecticut-based business through “self-serving demands” such as cut-price stock buys and veto-like board power. The Todd W. Seyfert-led giant hit back on Monday at the historic…

Exotic prime numbers could be hiding inside black holes

Like physics, math has its own set of “fundamental particles” — the prime numbers, which can’t be broken down into smaller natural numbers. They can only be divided by themselves and 1.And in a new development, it turns out these mathematical “particles” are offering new ways to tackle some of…

Here’s the ridiculous amount the Giants will pay Jordan Stout per punt

Jordan Stout is getting paid. The Giants agreed to sign the now-former Ravens punter to a record three-year, $12.3 million deal, The Post’s Paul Schwartz confirmed on Monday, the first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period of free agency. But exactly how much is Stout’s First-Team All-Pro leg to…

In people with epilepsy, sleeping after a seizure may trigger more seizures

Sleep could encode epileptic seizures in the brain by repurposing the processes used to solidify memories, potentially making seizures harder to treat or prevent, new research suggests. But the new study also suggests a possible way to counter the effect: using electrical stimulation to keep the brain from “memorizing” the…

3 Movies to Watch If You Like ‘The Bride!’: ‘Wild at Heart’ and More

One of the most famous horror movie monsters is all the rage right now: only a few months after Guillermo del Toro‘s Frankenstein, the Creature returns in a punk-rock-infused gothic romance. From actor-turned-director Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Bride! is a Bonnie and Clyde-inspired reimagining of The Bride of Frankenstein set in 1930s New York…

Firefighter shares longevity tips as first responders face 10-year shorter lifespan

America’s first responders put their lives on the line to protect their communities — and it shaves approximately 10 years off their life expectancy. Despite the inevitable risk, practicing healthy lifestyle habits can help to protect longevity, experts say. Mike Morlan, firefighter and district vice president at CAL FIRE 2881, spoke…

Australia eliminated from WBC by one-run tiebreaker in heartbreaking finish

Australia’s World Baseball Classic underdog story is over. Instead, Korea survived by the skin of its teeth. Australia’s run ended Monday with its 7-2 loss to Korea. Though the teams had identical 2-2 records, Korea advanced to the quarterfinals because it allowed fewer runs across the four games. However, if…

Trump says Australia PM ‘doing a very good job’ with Iran women’s soccer team after several players claim asylum

President Trump said Monday that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is “doing a very good job” handling the potential international incident involving the Iranian national women’s soccer team. “I just spoke to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, of Australia, concerning the Iranian National Women’s Soccer Team. He’s on it!” Trump wrote…

JP Morgan sees 10% plunge in S&P 500 over Iran war

Wall Street traders are ill-prepared for an expected sharp 10% plunge in the S&P 500 triggered by the escalating war in Iran, JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s trading desk warned Monday, as oil prices soared past $100 a barrel and risks of economic stagnation loomed. Andrew Tyler, head of global market…

These popular over-the-counter drugs could drain your body of nutrients

Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach — anemia? Frequent sufferers of gastrointestinal symptoms may be doing more harm than good every time they reach for certain over-the-counter medications designed to relieve symptoms like acid reflux and heartburn. A new study out of Brazil evaluated the impact of prolonged use of proton pump…

Alec Pierce stays with Colts on 6 million contract in NFL free agency

Alec Pierce just broke the bank in free agency, and he has Daniel Jones’ hardline negotiation tactics to thank. And Pierce didn’t even have to leave the Colts to get paid. In a class of available receivers described as underwhelming by one NFL executive, Pierce capitalized on being the top…

What Is the ‘Manosphere’? Louis Theroux’s New Netflix Documentary Examines Antifeminist Social Media Trend

Netflix has teamed up with acclaimed documentarian Louis Theroux for a hard-hitting documentary about the toxicity of the “Manosphere.” On the heels of Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning drama series Adolescence, Theroux embeds within the controversial world of the men’s rights movement for Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere. Theroux meets with many…

California winery owner gives hottest take yet on why industry is dying

The owner of a Sonoma County winery believes the industry is dying because baby boomers are. Jon Phillips, the owner of Sonoma County winery Inspiration Vineyards and Winery, told The Post that the population decline of the industry’s top wine-consuming generation has led to a recent downturn in sales. “A…

Exclusive | LA legislator spent 0K on thirsty, clout-chasing Instagram ads

Isaac Bryan may hold a new record for thirsty clout-chasing among California legislators. The lefty assemblyman from Los Angeles curiously spent a stunning $220,000 in campaign money last year on Facebook and Instagram ads to boost his social media posts, according to campaign records. Bryan’s staggering tab for sponsored content…

Yankees go on home run parade in big spring day at plate

Observations from Yankees spring training on Thursday. Having a blast Jazz Chisholm Jr., Paul Goldschmidt and Spencer Jones all crushed home runs in a 7-3 win over the Braves — Chisholm’s first of the spring and the second each for Goldschmidt and Jones.  Downer for Doval Camilo Doval made his…

Tez Johnson’s ex-fiancée alleges he cheated on her on their engagement day

Tez Johnson’s former fiancée is alleging the Buccaneers wide receiver was unfaithful to her in one of the most hurtful ways imaginable. Laila Thompson-Wainer, a Seahawks part-time staffer, took to TikTok this week to tell her 200,000-plus followers in a nearly five-minute video that Johnson cheated on her the same…

Pink and Carey Hart Split Again After 20 Years of Marriage

Pink and Carey Hart have called it quits again. The “Raise Your Glass” singer, 46, and the former motocross racer, 50, have split after 20 years of marriage, a source tells Us Weekly. People was first to report the news. Reps for Pink and Hart did not respond to Us‘ requests…

Jack Dorsey’s chilling warning about job apocalypse – as he cuts 4,000

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is axing more than 4,000 employees at his fintech company Block — slashing the workforce by nearly half in what he called a necessary shift toward ‘intelligence tools.’ Dorsey sent a letter to shareholders saying the company, which owns Square, Cash App and Afterpay, will reduce…

Mohamed Diawara’s attitude proves unshakable amid Knicks changing role

MILWAUKEE — Mike Brown said Mohamed Diawara’s unflappable attitude has made him feel better about removing the rookie from the rotation so Jeremy Sochan can get a chance. “Yes, it can [hurt his confidence],” Brown said. “But that’s my job more than anybody else’s is to make sure I communicate…

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