Trump threatens to destroy Iran over Strait of Hormuz closure — and floats 20% US ‘Guardian Angel’ tax on oil going through waterway

President Trump threatened to destroy Iran on Sunday and suggested that the US could take full control of the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the “Guardian Angel” of the oil choke point and take 20% of the crude if the fragile peace deal falls apart. With Iran declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed over Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon, Trump threatened to blow away the Islamic Republic and make the US the de facto governor of the waterway. “You close it, and you won’t have a country,” Trump said of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst.…

Yankees vs. Reds prediction: MLB Sunday odds, picks, bets

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 weekend series between the Yankees and Reds continues in the Bronx on Sunday afternoon with the latter’s starter entering in strong form. The…

US Open 2026 enters final round—Here’s how to watch live for free

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. Wyndham Clark will continue his bid to win his second US Open in four years when the final round tees off this morning. After three days…

What will the Amazon rainforest look like in 100 years?

The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world, spanning more than 2 million square miles (5.2 million square kilometers) — an area 12 times the size of California. It influences global water cycles, stores years of global carbon emissions, supports 47 million people, and is home to the greatest…

Christian Scott takes positive step toward looming Mets return

PHILADELPHIA — Christian Scott took a positive step Saturday toward potentially returning to the Mets as soon as his required 15 days on the injured list pass. The right-hander threw a bullpen session before the Mets’ 15-3 loss to the Phillies and reported feeling “good.” Scott was placed on the…

Don’t count out a Scottie Scheffler US Open comeback for career grand slam

Sure, Scottie Scheffler stands six shots behind leader Wyndham Clark entering Sunday’s U.S. Open final round at Shinnecock Hills. If you think that’s insurmountable, you either don’t know Scheffler very well or haven’t been paying a lot of attention to golf the past three years as he’s had a stranglehold…

Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ review

The best beginner telescopes need to strike the perfect balance between being user-friendly and affordable, yet still good enough to avoid being a waste of time, money and effort. There’s no point buying a cheap telescope only to end up using it once and then immediately wanting to upgrade, but…

Trump announces Todd Blanche will become ‘permanent’ attorney general

President Trump announced Wednesday evening that he plans to nominate Todd Blanche, his onetime personal lawyer, to serve as attorney general.  Blanche has been the acting head of the Justice Department since April 2, when Trump elevated him from his deputy attorney general post after firing Pam Bondi.  White House…

Jalen Brunson shows he’s perfect closer — no matter the stage

SAN ANTONIO — Death. Taxes. Jalen Brunson down the stretch. There was never a doubt, of course, because Brunson long ago demonstrated the composure of a Shaolin Monk when the pressure picks up (yes, that’s a shot at Victor Wembanyama). But in case there were any concerns about a new…

One extra serving of processed meat a day linked to higher cancer risk

Eating processed meat like ham, sausage and bacon may be linked to a higher risk of certain types of cancer, according to new research. While health organizations have already confirmed that processed meat can contribute to colon cancer, this study looked closer at cancers in the upper digestive tract, where the link has…

Vintage Josh Hart shows up for Knicks in NBA Finals Game 1 win

SAN ANTONIO — It was classic Josh Hart: impacting the game without scoring.  After being limited to seven minutes in the first half due to foul trouble, Hart left his imprint on Game 1 of the NBA Finals in a major way, providing major contributions in the Knicks’ come-from-behind, 105-95…

Victor Wembanyama sleep walks through long-awaited NBA Finals moment

SAN ANTONIO — It’s shocking how quickly this moment came. We knew it was brewing when 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama became the most highly touted prospect since LeBron James. We knew it was just a matter of time when we witnessed his alien-like abilities to patrol the paint as though he…

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