Trump criticizes Israel for striking Lebanon, says attack could delay imminent Iran peace deal: ‘Let’s not blow it!’

President Trump publicly dinged Israel for striking near Beirut as the US and Iran prepared to sign a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “This morning’s attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran,” Trump posted on Truth Social. ” Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but the attack it was responding to was very small and meaningless.” “We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should…

Do you really have to wash rice before you cook it?

If you’ve ever washed uncooked rice, you’ve seen the pale, milky-white water that rinses away. Billions of people across the world eat rice every day. So should everybody who cooks rice wash it beforehand?This question has been the subject of a number of scientific studies, which have looked at how…

Fleeing for their futures, a California exodus unleashes a Florida ‘gold rush’

California’s self-inflicted economic wounds have reached a fever pitch in 2026.  Strapped with record-high gas prices, a staggering $31 billion transit deficit and a radical billionaire wealth tax heading to the ballot this November, the Golden State is witnessing an unprecedented mass migration. It is no longer just a working-class flight;…

Olive Garden is giving away free grub — if you know this secret

As if infinite breadsticks weren’t enough, Olive Garden is offering free dessert for customers in the know. The home of the “never ending pasta bowl” is encouraging customers to sign up for its loyalty program, called eClub, to get a free dessert on their birthday. As Homelander would say, “Yummers!”…

2026 Belmont Stakes odds: Renegade favored over Golden Tempo at Saratoga

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. Golden Tempo may have defeated Renegade at the Kentucky Derby last month, but it’s the latter that has been installed as the betting favorite…

Urgent warning as deadly West Nile virus is discovered in California

A dangerous mosquito-borne virus has surfaced in California, prompting officials to intensify surveillance and urging residents to protect themselves from potentially infected mosquitoes. The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District announced that a mosquito sample collected in the North Shore community tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the…

Florida sues OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman alleging ChatGPT causes ‘great danger’

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging the AI giant’s tools stoke violence and self-harm by putting profit over safety. The civil suit filed Monday claims OpenAI’s tools, which include the hit ChatGPT chatbot, cause “great danger of addiction, cognitive decline, suicide, violence, and…

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