Trump posts map labeling Strait of Hormuz ‘new US territory’ before announcing no talks with Iran planned

President Trump doubled down Tuesday on his claim to the Strait of Hormuz on behalf of America, posting a revised map of the area on social media that labeled the waterway “new US territory.” Trump posted the image on his Truth Social site, before claiming in subsequent posts that the area had been cleared of Iranian mines and no further talks with the Islamic Republic were scheduled. The president initially revealed the possibility of a permanent US presence in the strait during a Friday event on Long Island. “After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly defeated —…

The Giants’ Jaxson Dart challenge goes way beyond sliding

The lasting image of Saturday’s Giants game, even more than the 13-10 final score — because, of course, it’s the preseason — and more than the positional battles that will shape the final roster spots, unfolded on the final play of the first quarter. There was Vikings safety Jay Ward,…

The dangerous spot the Rangers risk falling into during their retool

Pulling your way out of perpetual mediocrity in the NHL is a long and torturous process, which is why the Rangers ought to be careful that they don’t step straight into it. That might be the biggest longer-term danger for Chris Drury in navigating a retool for the club that…

Exclusive | Prominent Dem donor fundraising for NY GOP governor candidate Bruce Blakeman: ‘Talk of the Hamptons’

She’s breaking for Bruce. A dyed-in-the-wool Democratic donor who previously contributed to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s campaign is raising funds for her Republican gubernatorial opponent Bruce Blakeman, The Post has learned.  Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg, a professional photographer and philanthropist who’s the widow of late New Jersey Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg, plans…

10 things in your home that are dirtier than your toilet seat

Bathrooms have a crappy reputation. Many Americans spend hours scrubbing the loo, with 1 in 5 saying they’d give up half their annual salary for a bathroom that stayed clean and sanitized forever. But despite its grimy notoriety, the toilet isn’t the germiest thing under your roof. A study found…

Relief fragment with vanquished enemies: A 3,400-year-old depiction of an Egyptian pharaoh crushing western Asian soldiers under his royal chariot

QUICK FACTSName: Relief fragment with vanquished enemiesWhat it is: Painted sandstoneWhere it is from: Luxor, EgyptWhen it was made: Circa 1427 to 1400 B.C.The ancient Egyptians sometimes reused crafted materials. This block, which features a battle scene, was likely created during the reign of Amenhotep II between 1427 and 1400…

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