Iran’s economy will have ‘nothing’ left ‘within two weeks,’ Scott Bessent warns

WASHINGTON — Iran’s beleaguered economy will soon have “nothing to trade” in about two weeks after it makes its final oil deliveries, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed. Bessent assessed that the Islamic Republic is becoming desperate to make a deal because of its collapsing economy, hastened by Operation Economic Outcast, and warned that its problems will get dramatically worse in two weeks. “I am confident, given that there’s only 15 million more barrels of Iranian oil on the water, that Iran will have nothing left to trade for anything,” Bessent told Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures.” “Probably within the next…

Times Square may score another Asian entertainment lease

The friendly Asian invasion of Times Square could claim another trophy if the US subsidiary of Japan’s Round 1 amusements chain signs a lease at 1540 Broadway. Round 1’s interest is only a rumor at this point. The tower’s retail landlord, Vornado Realty Trust, declined to comment. But it would…

Fetterman says he’s a ‘lifelong Republican’ in awkward slip

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman on Saturday accidentally declared himself a “lifelong Republican” — a slip by the Democrat whose moderate leanings have fueled months of speculation about a party switch. Fetterman, 57, quickly laughed off his slip-up when the moderator at the Texas Tribune Festival event where he was speaking, Major…

Liberty crush top-seeded Lynx in Game 1 stunner

MINNEAPOLIS — The eighth-seeded Liberty set out on a challenge that no team has accomplished since the playoff format changed. The job, as Jonquel Jones put it, was “to make history.” No top seed has failed to make it out of the first round since the WNBA changed its playoff…

Solidcore signs deal for Upper East Side location

Solidcore, a low-impact strength training brand, is coming to The Langdon at 1695 Second Ave. at East 88th Street. The building developed by Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners is one of the new luxury apartment towers along the Q subway line. JLL’s Matthew Schuss and Jesse Wolff repped the landlord. Sabre’s Sean…

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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. Last year, the Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints went a combined 9-25 in 34 games of NFL football. As of today, they stand…

Cowboys, Lions among teams calling about Joey Porter Jr. trade

Joey Porter Jr. still hasn’t played this season, but he could be on the move from the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to ESPN, the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions are among the teams that have asked the Steelers about acquiring the cornerback. Despite Porter being out the first two weeks of…

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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 Texans enter Week 1 as slight home underdogs against the Bills in what could be a preview of the AFC Championship Game.  I’ll…

Bears vs. Panthers prediction: NFL Week 1 picks, odds, best bets Sunday

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 Bears and Panthers open their respective 2026 NFL seasons in Charlotte with high hopes that they each can repeat the success they enjoyed in 2025.…

Why do cats lick each other?

In a multicat household, it’s common to see one cat licking another. When some people see this behavior, known as allogrooming (“allo” means “another individual”), they assume it’s a sign of friendship.But is that really the case? Are there hidden, more complex reasons for why cats lick each other?While research…

‘Fight On’ takes on new meaning as USC fans brawl in Coliseum stands

USC’s famous battle cry is “Fight On.” Apparently, a couple of Trojans fans took that a little too literally Saturday night. Two USC fans were caught trading punches and throwing haymakers in the stands at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during the Trojans’ 49-30 victory over Louisiana. Video posted to…

USC’s dress rehearsal is over. Now we’ll find out if the Trojans are for real

The preseason is over.  USC spent the first three weeks of its season doing exactly what a program with College Football Playoff aspirations should do against overmatched opponents: win, build confidence, develop young players and avoid disaster. Saturday night’s 49-30 victory over Louisiana at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum completed…

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