White House rejects reported draft framework with Iran as ‘fabrication’

The White House has shot down reports of a draft memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran that originated with Tehran’s state media, calling the document “a complete fabrication.” The reported memorandum claimed the US had proposed withdrawing all its forces from around Iran and dropping its naval blockade of Iranian ports in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring traffic to pre-war levels in 30 days. “This report from Iranian controlled media is not true and the MOU they ‘released’ is a complete fabrication,” the White House’s Rapid Response 47 X account said. “Nobody should…

Tiger Woods missing all 2026 majors after DUI arrest

Tiger Woods won’t play in any of the majors this year as he endures the fallout of his DUI crash two months ago. The 50-year-old didn’t enter the field for the 2026 British Open by last week’s deadline, Sports Illustrated reported Tuesday, and he is not eligible for an exemption…

Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández returning to IL with oblique strain

Standing in front of his locker after the Dodgers’ 15-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night, Kiké Hernández was crestfallen. “I feel pretty defeated right now,” Hernández said. On only his second day back with the Dodgers, the 34-year-old Hernández was already heading back to the injured list…

The Rangers’ offseason options to fill their most pressing needs

With one week until Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the NHL offseason inches closer to the window when most of the league’s activity occurs. The Rangers are expected to be very involved as they continue to navigate their self-proclaimed retool in the aftermath of a second straight playoff-less…

4 key takeaways from the Texas primary runoff elections 

President Trump’s surprise endorsement catapulted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to a landslide victory in Tuesday’s Republican Senate primary runoff election.   As has been the case throughout the 2026 midterm primary season, Trump’s stamp of approval remains critical for GOP candidates in local and statewide elections.  Here are four takeaways…

Bitcoin taxes: What you actually owe the IRS when you sell

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. If you own a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, and you’re ready to sell it, you need to know how that might affect your yearly taxes. The selling part is easy.…

Rubio meets with Pope Leo XIV days after latest Trump attack

Secretary of State Marco Rubio kicked off a two-day visit to Vatican City and Italy Thursday by meeting Pope Leo XIV, days after President Trump claimed the first American-born pontiff was “endangering a lot of Catholics and a lot of people.” Leo has repeatedly criticized the Trump administration over its…

Tyrese Maxey is getting buried by Mikal Bridges’ playoff redemption

Against the Celtics, Tyrese Maxey was unstoppable. He owned crunchtime of the winner-take-all Game 7. That player has yet to show up to the Eastern Conference semifinals – in part due to Mikal Bridges’ lockdown defense. Bridges was at it again Wednesday night, shutting down Maxey when Game 2 of…

USC men’s basketball transfer Jadis Jones tries to forge fairy tale

USC men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman has added a Cinderella story to his collection of proven returners and heralded newcomers. It involves Jadis Jones, a guard from Lindenwood in the relatively obscure Ohio Valley Conference. Jones announced his commitment to the Trojans on Wednesday, posting a picture of himself in…

Mets win third straight game as bats come alive against Rockies

DENVER — The colder it got Wednesday night, the louder the Mets bats crackled.  By the middle innings, the temperature had dropped to 37 degrees at Coors Field and the Mets were rolling. All that remained was for the bullpen to secure the final outs.  The Mets survived for a…

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