Fashionistas can rent a once-dare-to-dream Hermès Birkin bag — but critics wonder if the business model is a scheme

Anything for a Birkin. There’s something about watching Kylie Jenner strut into Madison Square Garden carrying her deep blue crocodile Hermès Birkin 35 to cheer on the Knicks courtside with beau, Timothée Chalamet, that will make accessory lovers yearn to get their hands on the ever-enviable handbag. Since most luxury bag buffs don’t have $63,000 to blow on a posh purse like Jenner’s, various designer subscription services now allow consumers to temporarily carry one of the world’s most elusive handbags for hundreds of dollars a month. New York-based Vivrelle, one of the largest and most influencer-friendly luxury accessories rental programs,…

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…

Katie Porter slaps governor rival Chad Bianco with bizarre new nickname in wild debate clash

Former Representative Katie Porter resorted to name-calling during a heated exchange at the California gubernatorial debate hosted by CNN Tuesday. During the debate, her Republican counterparts, Steve Hilton and Sheriff Chad Bianco, criticized the former congresswoman for her temperament, referencing a resurfaced video from last year that showed her clashing with an employee. “I can’t believe…

Disney shares jump 8% as new CEO Josh D’Amaro’s growth strategy excites Wall Street

Walt Disney’s new Chief Executive Josh D’Amaro laid out his strategy for the entertainment company Wednesday, saying it would remain committed to creative excellence, strengthen its streaming business, capitalize on the power of live sports and continue to invest in its theme parks and cruise lines. “Our focus remains consistent — improve…

Quantum battery charges in a quadrillionth of a second with a laser — larger prototypes could last for years after charging for just a minute

Researchers have created the world’s first miniature, proof-of-concept quantum battery. If the technology can be replicated, it could transform the field of energy storage forever and open up new possibilities for lightweight, remote electrification, experts say.The research team outlined their design for the quantum battery in a study published March…

Blockbuster drug can lower your risk of heart attack by 13%

Medical innovation has really give people a shot at better heart health. About 805,000 people in the US have heart attacks every year, with one occurring every 40 seconds — and an alarming increase in those under 45. But new blockbuster medications that have taken the health world by storm…

Jewelry influencers on their style tips, dream jewels for 2026

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. Beyond its intrinsic beauty, jewelry holds memories, transporting people back to important moments in their lives. Alexa talked to three gem-fluencers about their treasured first…

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