THE CHEERS at Rafal Trzaskowski’s election party on May 18th sounded unconvincing. So was his margin of victory. The liberal mayor of Warsaw came away with 31.4% of the vote in the first round of Poland’s presidential election, compared with 29.5% for his main rival, Karol Nawrocki, the candidate of the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party. Mr Trzaskowski, backed by Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, and his centrist Civic Coalition (KO), had long been the front-runner. Ahead of the run-off, scheduled for June 1st, the tables have turned.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has gifted nearly $700 million worth of Alphabet stock — but the beneficiaries of his largesse are a mystery. The tech mogul — whose net worth is estimated at $144 billion, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index — transferred approximately 4.1 million shares of Google’s parent company,…
An 800-year-old mummy donated to a museum in Italy a century ago has revealed new clues about ancient face tattoos. But the mummy’s origin remains shrouded in mystery.Some time prior to 1930, the mummy of an adult female was donated to the Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (MAET) at the…
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The ongoing legal showdown between President Donald Trump and Paramount Global could come to a head any day as both parties continue mediation in hopes of resolving his $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News.The lawsuit stems from the “60 Minutes” primetime election special that aired in early October, just weeks…
The winner of South Korea’s upcoming presidential election will be faced with the task of uniting a country riven by political acrimony since the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who sparked national outrage after declaring martial law in December.But first, they will have to contend with President Trump’s…
WASHINGTON — House Republicans want to hear from former President Joe Biden’s doctor and four key aides to discuss his mental and physical decline — after the ex-president, 82, revealed Sunday that he has prostate cancer ahead of the Tuesday release of a bombshell book on the concealment of his…
Sales of previously occupied US homes fell in April, as elevated mortgage rates and rising prices discouraged prospective home buyers during what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for the housing market. Existing home sales dropped 0.5% last month from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4 million units, the National…
The producer told the actor that Fox News anchor Jesse Watters sent him to ask the question about the former president, to which Clooney sarcastically responded, “Say hi to Jesse for me. I’m a huge fan!”But the producer had one last question to ask the actor: “George, did [Barack] Obama…
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has reportedly expanded the number of employees who will be labeled as “low performers” in midyear performance reviews – just months after it slashed about 4,000 workers who it claimed fell short of expectations. The company has told managers on teams consisting of 150 employees or higher…
An unusual pulse signal has been detected in the light of nearby stars — and it’s left scientists scratching their heads, a study searching for extraterrestrial intelligence finds.The pulses saw the stars become fainter and brighter in a fraction of a second, suggesting that something passed in front of —…
They’re colorful, crunchy — and packed with junk. A new study suggests that many kid-friendly breakfast cereals are slipping in nutritional value, with more fat, sugar and sodium sneaking into every spoonful. Researchers say the shift may be feeding America’s obesity crisis, which affects 1 in 5 children and adolescents…
MLB created “Rivalry Weekend” to boost fan excitement. If the NFL ever did the same and fell back on tradition, the opposite might happen. In other words, some of the NFL’s biggest time-tested rivalries have become so lopsided that a whole generation of fans might not view the games…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Ahead of Memorial Day, the City of Pass Christian partnered with nonprofit organizations that hold memorial walks to honor fallen military and first responders. Carry the Load is a nonprofit organization that exists to preserve the sanctity of Memorial Day through community gatherings and storytelling to…
Nicola Peltz is expressing her gratitude. The Bates Motel actress, 30, shared several updates via her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, May 21, including a sweet image of a cherubic angel ornament, which she posted to honor the people who have supported her. “Grateful for the angels in my life,” she…
This year’s primaries on Tuesday brought the relative quiet of municipal elections compared to the hoopla of the 2024 presidential election cycle.In November’s general election, more than 110,000 people combined voted in Cambria and Somerset counties with races for president, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Pennsylvania General Assembly and…
The FDA and CDC are investigating a cucumber recall linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 26 individuals, the agencies said this week. Cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers in Florida and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales were recalled earlier this week. The cucumber recall has…
Microsoft has barred its employees from using the words “Palestine,” “Gaza” or “genocide” in its internal email system as the tech giant looks to crack down on unrest within its ranks following protests of the company’s ties to Israel. The company has quietly implemented a filter on its internal Exchange…
May 22 (UPI) — Far-right Romanian presidential candidate George Simion lost a legal bid Thursday to annul last weekend’s run-off election after a surprise loss to centrist rival, former Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan.Romania’s Constitutional Court threw out the challenge to the election result by Simion, who accused foreign states, including…
Scientists have created night-vision contact lenses that they claim can grant people “super-vision.”The lenses — which use nanoparticles to absorb low-frequency light before emitting it in the visible spectrum — enable wearers to see infrared wavelengths that are otherwise invisible to the human eye.And unlike traditional night-vision goggles, these lenses…
They’re trying to put the “cure” in manicure. Researchers from Emory University and Georgia Tech developed a smartphone app to screen for anemia using images of a person’s fingernail beds instead of the conventional blood test. Anemia, which is believed to affect over 2 billion people worldwide, occurs when someone…
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 Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes will meet in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Panthers were 5-2 winners in Game 1,…
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ASHEVILLE – A breakfast and lunch restaurant is introduced downtown; a pair of beer and cider makers prepare to open an infused mocktail distillery and eatery; a new coffee shop opens in Biltmore Village.Introducing The Refinery at Foundry HotelThe Foundry Hotel said farewell to Benne on Eagle at 35 Eagle…
An evenly divided Supreme Court ruled Thursday that states cannot provide funding to religious charter schools, turning away from a potential decision that would have fundamentally changed K-12 education. The 4-4 split meant the justices upheld the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling that that both Sooner State law and the US…
THE CHEERS at Rafal Trzaskowski’s election party on May 18th sounded unconvincing. So was his margin of victory. The liberal mayor of Warsaw came away with 31.4% of the vote in the first round of Poland’s presidential election, compared with 29.5% for his main rival, Karol Nawrocki, the candidate of…
Disney CEO Bob Iger and ABC News boss Almin Karamehmedovic have urged the hosts of the left-leaning daytime talk show “The View” to scale back their political commentary, particularly their frequent criticisms of President Donald Trump, according to a report. The move has sparked tension behind the scenes at the…
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered a 2,300-year-old gold ring set with a red gemstone — likely a garnet — that a youngster may have ritually buried as they left behind childhood and transitioned into adulthood.The small ring dates to the Hellenistic, or Greek, period, and was found in the City…
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. We are still a couple of months away from training camp, but the betting market for the upcoming NFL season is starting to take…
In his role as president and political gameshow host, Donald Trump loves to give away money (or at least pretend to) as he makes “amazing deals.” As media scholar David Altheide explained to me, “President Trump’s relentless assault on American institutions, economic theory, and the world economy is front and center…
Amazon Prime Video hosts a variety of reality TV content, from original programming to classic favorites. Featuring reality stars like Heidi Klum, Stacy London and Cesar Millan, the reality shows on Amazon’s platform are some of the best in the business. If you’re a reality TV fan and you haven’t…
The ongoing legal showdown between President Donald Trump and Paramount Global could come to a head any day as both parties continue mediation in hopes of resolving his $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News.The lawsuit stems from the “60 Minutes” primetime election special that aired in early October, just weeks…
The winner of South Korea’s upcoming presidential election will be faced with the task of uniting a country riven by political acrimony since the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who sparked national outrage after declaring martial law in December.But first, they will have to contend with President Trump’s…
The Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Cup Series race highlights a full weekend of action at Charlotte Motor Speedway and in the Charlotte area.With the Coca-Cola 600 being a crown jewel event, drivers will be making appearances all over the area to promote the race and interact with fans.AdvertisementHere are opportunities fans…
Credit – Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: Atstock Productions/Getty Images, Deagreez/Getty Images, Xavier Lorenzo—Getty Images, Tatiana Maksimova—Getty Images, Westend61/Getty Images, vm/Getty Images)The “Song of the Summer” feels like a relic of the past. With the absence of music video programs, such as Total Request Live and 106…
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was overcome with emotion while addressing his wife, Hailey Summers, during his victory speech for the 2024-25 NBA MVP award on Wednesday. During a press conference in Oklahoma City, Gilgeous-Alexander was brought to tears while thanking Summers for teaching him about love and sacrifice.…
Oklahoma’s public school history teachers will soon be required to teach the disproved conspiracy theory that the Democratic Party stole the 2020 presidential election from President Donald Trump.The Republican-led state’s new high school history curriculum says students must learn how to dissect the results of the 2020 election, including learning…
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has died at the age of 65. The NFL team broke the news via its social media accounts late Wednesday, May 21, sharing that Irsay died “peacefully in his sleep this afternoon.” “We are devastated to announce our beloved owner & CEO, Jim Irsay, passed…
This year’s primaries on Tuesday brought the relative quiet of municipal elections compared to the hoopla of the 2024 presidential election cycle.In November’s general election, more than 110,000 people combined voted in Cambria and Somerset counties with races for president, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Pennsylvania General Assembly and…
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Nearly a dozen billboards have appeared around Cedar Rapids this week as part of a national campaign targeting federal cuts to the National Park Service under the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.The campaign, launched by the pro-labor group More Perfect Union, includes more than 300…
News that former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer sent shockwaves across the nation this week. While the overall five-year survival rate for prostate cancer is an impressive 97%, that number plunges to just 37% once the disease spreads to other parts…
He is a Queens kid out of Fordham, 69 years old now, who succeeded the late John Condon as PA voice of the Knicks, and his “Pat-trick Ewing” call echoed throughout the Garden across the years. Mike Walczewski was in his familiar seat at the scorer’s table when the Knicks…
Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian are addressing their different experiences living with Caitlyn Jenner as kids. The sisters discussed Caitlyn (formerly Bruce Jenner), who was married to their mother Kris Jenner from 1991 to 2015, on the Wednesday, May 21, episode of the “Khloé in Wonder Land” podcast. (Kris, 69, divorced…
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