‘60 Minutes’ journo Sharyn Alfonsi loses CBS News contract in wake of clashes with network, Bari Weiss

CBS News declined to renew “60 Minutes” correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi’s contract after months of drama in which the journo accused the network’s leadership of political interference. Alfonsi told The Post on Wednesday that her contract expired over the weekend, and the network ignored her agent’s subsequent calls about the matter. She remains employed by CBS News on an at-will basis, people familiar with the matter told The Post, though she doesn’t expect to come back to “60 Minutes.” “The message could not be clearer: my time at ’60 Minutes’ is apparently over,” Alfonsi said in the statement. She accused CBS…

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…

Bossy BP big bashed for bullying colleagues before abrupt ouster: report

BP’s abrupt ouster of Chairman Albert Manifold this week – the latest in a series of scandalous departures from the oil major – followed “multiple” whistleblower complaints about his “bullying” of colleagues, according to a report. Though Manifold played a crucial role in swaying CEO Meg O’Neill to join BP…

What is thyroid cancer? Signs and survival rates of Pam Bondi’s diagnosis

Pam Bondi, 60, has been undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer. The former attorney general was diagnosed shortly following her dismissal from the Trump Administration in early April, according to Axios. “Pam has been quietly kicking cancer’s ass the last few weeks,” podcast host and former White House official Katie Miller wrote on…

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…

Two-dose nasal spray could improve memory — and reverse brain aging

One spray could turn back the clock. Scientists have developed a therapy that they say could reverse brain aging, restoring memory and focus that’s typically lost over time. And just two doses showed improvements in cognitive function — a notable result, as new dementia cases are projected to double over…

Exclusive | Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana was referred for mental treatment after probe into ‘sex slave’ claims found nothing: sources

Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana was referred for mental health treatment by prosecutors after they launched a criminal investigation into his claims that a senior banker turned him into a “sex slave” — and found nothing, sources told The Post on Wednesday.  The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office started looking into the claims…

Women experience shifts in confidence, intimacy after pregnancy: survey

The average woman takes five months to emotionally bounce back from pregnancy, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 women who have given birth explored how that experience has shifted their confidence and intimacy levels. Confidence is also affected: While more respondents recall having a harder time bouncing back…

California governor candidate Matt Mahan floats revolutionary new EV tax

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan raised eyebrows by floating a tax on electric-vehicle owners during Tuesday night’s gubernatorial debate. Mahan proposed the levy, along with a tax on high-income earners, while pushing to suspend the state’s gas tax as fuel prices continue to surge. “We need to reform this tax…

Exclusive | Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana made eye-popping, 8-figure settlement demand before filing ‘fabricated’ ‘sex slave’ suit: sources

Disgraced ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana tried to wrangle a settlement from the bank worth “north of $20 million” before he filed his bombshell sexual harassment lawsuit last year, The Post has learned. Sources familiar with the matter said the 35-year-old financier initially sought the jaw-dropping payout last June – despite…

Ex-Biden official rips into Gavin Newsom allies’ governor candidate

A Democratic frontrunner in California’s gubernatorial race has been running on his experience working for former President Joe Biden — but one administration official issued a shocking judgment instead. Xavier Becerra, Biden’s head of the Department of Health and Human Services, has surged to the top of polls a month…

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