WASHINGTON — President Trump on Monday restarted the US naval blockade of Iran’s ports, and — in a big departure — said the US would be charging money for providing the safe passage of ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement comes after Iran has sought to charge tolls for commercial vessels passing the key waterway — which was previously toll-free before the US and Israel unleashed their war on Iran on Feb. 28.  “The U.S.A. will be, from this point forward, known as ‘THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT,’ but as such, and as a matter of FAIRNESS,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump is pushing for an unexpected replacement to fill the vacancy left by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., in the Senate.Trump wants South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to tap Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to be appointed to the lawmaker’s suddenly open seat for the remainder of his term.”I recommended, to Governor Henry McMaster, Lindsey Graham’s wonderful sister, Darline, to serve as interim Senator from the Great State of South Carolina,” Trump said on Truth Social on Monday. “This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A pilot helping battle a raging Colorado wildfire was found dead after the firefighting aircraft crashed into a mountain reservoir Sunday evening, authorities said.The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team has recovered the pilot’s body from Silver Jack Reservoir, Gunnison County Sheriff Adam Murdie said in a statement. The body will be taken to the Gunnison County Coroner’s Office.The pilot’s name has not been released while authorities notify family members.PILOT DECLARES MAYDAY BEFORE SEAPLANE COMES DOWN IN NEW YORK CITY’S EAST RIVER A firefighting plane is seen dumping fire retardant on trees…

A mother put out a simple question into the ether (aka TikTok), and little did she know, she was about to strike parenting gold. Michaela, a mother of two boys under four, was reaching out for desperate help when she asked: “Give me your most unhinged mom hacks. I’m not talking about letting them run naked, unashamed around the backyard. I need the craziest hacks of the 21st Century.” Mothers around the world heard her cry and responded in droves. With nearly 40,000 comments flooding the video, other content creators have jumped on the trend, sharing the absolute best and…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Summer and iced tea go hand in hand, but drinking the same old flavors year after year can start to feel boring. Smith Teamaker’s Blackberry Jasmine tea, however, is about to make your summer drink routine way more exciting. The handcrafted blend brews a stunning sapphire blue before transforming into a vibrant purple with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Think of it as a mini magic trick in a glass. The eye-catching color comes from butterfly pea flower, while Jasmine…

Several celebrities turned heads in the Royal Box at the Wimbledon men’s singles final Sunday afternoon, but some for the wrong reasons. Alongside many others, Jennifer Lopez was in attendance for Jannik Sinner’s win over Alexander Zverev at the All England Club’s Centre Court. Lopez drew attention online for the large floppy Ralph Lauren hat she donned for the match, throughout which she was seen bantering with Tom Hiddleston. The Royal Box has a strict formal dress code for its guests. Women are asked not to wear large or wide brim hats, as they can block the view of spectators…

Getting old never looked so good. While tech entrepreneurs and biohackers race to rewrite the rules of longevity, there are everyday telltale signs you’re aging well without a health tracker or blood tests. Rather than simply avoiding disease, getting older well involves a more holistic view of physical, mental and emotional well-being, according to Dr. Tina Sadarangani, PhD, a board-certified adult and geriatric nurse practitioner. “Aging well in your 40s and 50s doesn’t just mean looking younger,” Sadarangani told The Post. “It also means feeling and functioning at your best.” And on the flip side, there are warning signs that…

Interstellar space just got a little sweeter: A type of sugar called erythrulose has been found near the center of the Milky Way, according to a new study.The detection, made in a gas cloud called G+0.693-0.027, is the first time this sugar has been found outside the solar system and adds to research identifying similar life-friendly ingredients around our galaxy, such as water.Erythrulose, which is made up of four carbon atoms, is also found in raspberries. Its interstellar presence was confirmed by the Yebes 40-meter and IRAM 30-meter radio telescopes in Spain, the research team reported Monday (July 13) in…

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s only surviving family member spoke briefly with The Post on Monday about the loss of her brother following a heart attack Saturday night. “Actually, I’m just kind of like devastated right now,” said Darline Graham Nordone in a brief phone call. President Trump posted on his Truth Social minutes before that he had recommended Graham’s “wonderful sister” to serve as interim senator until a special election can be held. South Carolina Republican Gov. Henry McMaster will be choosing that replacement. He’s scheduled a 4 pm press conference to make that announcement. “This would be a fabulous tribute…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two years after a gunman opened fire on Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the security failures that nearly cost him his life remain under scrutiny as later alleged plots and reported threats keep presidential protection in the spotlight.Trump was rushed offstage by Secret Service agents after gunfire grazed his upper right ear during his July 13, 2024, rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The attack came months before Trump’s re-election and preceded a series of later alleged attempts and reported threats against his life.Two years ago Monday, Trump was mid-sentence,…